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W. Somerset Maugham
It includes the famous story ‘Rain’, the tragedy of a narrow-minded and overzealous missionary and a prostitute, and ‘The Three Fat Women of Antibes,’ an extravagantly sardonic tale of abstention…
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The stories in this collection move from Malaya to America and England, and include some of Maugham’s most famous tales; In this second volume of his collected stories, Maugham illustrates…
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The progress of this spiritual odyssey involves him with some of Maugham’s most brillant characters - his fiancee Isabel, whose choice between love and wealth have lifelong repercussions, and Elliot…
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Of Human Bondage is the first and most autobiographical of Maugham’s masterpieces. It is the story of Philip Carey, an orphan eager for life, love and adventure. After a few…
Hugely popular English novelist and dramatist. Writings include: Of Human Bondage, The Circle, East of Suez. Volume covers the period 1897-1971.
W Somerset Maugham
George Orwell said that Maugham was the modern writer who has influenced me the most, whom I admire immensely for his power of telling a story straightforwardly and without frills.
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"The Magician" by W. Somerset Maugham is a gripping British novel that delves into the realms of the occult and psychological exploration. Within its pages, Maugham weaves a dark and…
The third volume of Somerset Maugham’s Collected Short Stories, introduced by the author, contains the celebrated series about Ashenden, a secret service agent in World War I.
These sixteen stories chronicle the adventures of Ashenden as he moves across WWI-riddled Europe, featuring murder, intrigue, deceptions, & the soul-crushing, often-anonymous reality of modern spycraft.
The incidents described in the stories are modeled on Maugham's experiences as a secret agent, and "the central character, Ashenden, is very much an autobiographical character." He is supposed to…
Mrs. Craddock, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its…
Mrs. Dot: A Farce, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts…
But when Walter discovers her deception, he exacts a strange and terrible vengeance: Kitty must accompany him to his new posting in remote mainland China, where a cholera epidemic rages……
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The Painted Veil delves into the life and moral evolution of Kitty Garstin, a shallow and privileged woman who marries the introverted bacteriologist Walter Fane. When Kitty's affair is uncovered…
Charles Strickland, a conventional stockbroker, abandons his wife and children for Paris and Tahiti, to live his life as a painter. Whilst his betrayal of family, duty and honour gives…
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I confess that when first I made acquaintance with Charles Strickland I never for a moment discerned that there was in him anything out of the ordinary… .
Of Human Bondage is one of the greatest novels ever written. Philip Carey is an orphan with a clubfoot he grows up to love books and struggles trying to understand…
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Includes novels and stories such as The Moon and Sixpence, Mrs Craddock, The Magician, Rain, Mackintosh, The Pool, and The Fall of Edward Barnard.
First published in 1925, The Painted Veil is an affirmation of the human capacity to grow, change, and forgive. Set in England and Hong Kong in the 1920s, it is…
Maugham's 1915 masterpiece-hailed by Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time-is the coming-of-age story of a sensitive young man consumed by an unrequited passion. With…
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D Torbett
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for W Somerset Maugham’s Of Human Bondage, agreed to be Maugham’s most noted and most important work.
Samuel Rogal
Maugham based his characters on real people whom he observed and analyzed, and his characters transcend the themes and settings of his fictional worlds.
Cengage Learning Gale
A study guide for W. Somerset Maugham’s Of Human Bondage , excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Novels for Students series. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography…
A Study Guide for W. Somerset Maugham’s The Razor’s Edge, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions…
Of Human Bondage is generally agreed to be Maugham’s masterpiece and to be strongly autobiographical in nature, although Maugham stated, This is a novel, not an autobiography, though much in…
Jamie told the story of what he been through in the war – what’d got him the medal – that first night, when everyone was at the table… .
Liza of Lambeth depicts the short life and death of Liza Kemp, an 18-year-old factory worker who lives together with her aging mother in the fictional Vere Street off Westminster…
Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from…
Two of Maugham’s earliest published short stories, one lighthearted and one darker, showcase the celebrated author’s keen understanding of human nature.
De Amicitia describes the relationship of Valentia, an American…
"The Painted Veil" is the powerful novel of transgression and redemption by popular and prolific British author W. Somerset Maugham. "The Painted Veil" tells the story of the lovely and…
