The Twistings and Twinings of Mr. Timothy Turnabout

By George Shaw

Book Overview

""The Twistings and Twinings of Mr. Timothy Turnabout"" is a novel written by George Bernard Shaw, first published in 1880. The book follows the story of Timothy Turnabout, a young man who is constantly changing his mind and direction in life. He starts off as a clerk in a merchant's office, but soon quits to become an artist. When that doesn't work out, he becomes a journalist, a politician, and even a clergyman. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters who challenge his beliefs and lifestyle choices. The book is a satirical commentary on the fickleness of human nature and the pursuit of success and happiness. It is a humorous and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165148609
• ISBN13: 9781165148608
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"