Love Among the Artists by George Bernard Shaw is a delightful and humorous novel that follows the lives of a group of struggling artists in London's bohemian scene. Shaw's sharp wit and satirical observations make for an entertaining read as he delves into the personal and professional lives of the characters.

The novel explores the complexities of love and relationships, particularly within the artist community, highlighting the contrast between idealistic romance and practical reality. Shaw's clever dialogue and vivid character descriptions bring the eccentric personalities of the artists to life, making them both relatable and amusing.

Overall, Love Among the Artists is a charming and insightful portrayal of the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a career in the arts, while also examining the intricacies of human connection and emotion. Shaw's distinctive writing style and knack for examining societal norms make this novel a timeless and engaging read for fans of classic literature.

Book Description:
Love Among the Artists was published in the United States in 1900 and in England in 1914, but it was written in 1881. In the ambience of chit-chat and frivolity among members of Victorian polite society a youthful Shaw describes his views on the arts, romantic love and the practicalities of matrimony. Dilettantes, he thinks, can love and settle down to marriage, but artists with real genius are too consumed by their work to fit that pattern. The dominant figure in the novel is Owen Jack, a musical genius, somewhat mad and quite bereft of social graces. From an abysmal beginning he rises to great fame and is lionized by socialites despite his unremitting crudity. As a study of Bohemia and its clash with conventional society, the novel is revealing of Shaw's belief that the true Artist has wholly different criteria than the ordinary person for the living of Life. Written as "a novel with a purpose," according to its author's preface, Love Among the Artists is an ironic novel with a serious intent.