W. Somerset Maugham

Gebundenes Buch

The Painted Veil (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Beschreibung

A reckless affair forces a woman into a cholera-stricken village, where love, loss, and self-discovery challenge everything she thought she knew about life and herself.

Autor

Born in Paris in 1874, William Somerset Maugham was the son of British parents and spent his early years immersed in French culture. After being orphaned at the age of ten, he moved to England to live with his uncle, the Vicar of Whitstable. Maugham's formative years were marked by challenges, including a persistent stammer and feelings of alienation, which later influenced his literary themes.Pursuing medicine at St. Thomas's Hospital in London, Maugham qualified as a physician in 1897. However, the success of his debut novel, Liza of Lambeth, published that same year, led him to abandon medicine for writing. Drawing from his medical experiences, he crafted narratives that delved into the complexities of human nature and societal norms.Throughout his prolific career, Maugham penned numerous plays, novels, and short stories, achieving fame with works like Of Human Bondage and The Moon and Sixpence. His clear prose and keen observations garnered both commercial success and critical acclaim. Maugham's legacy endures as a testament to his profound understanding of the human condition and his ability to convey it with eloquence.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Revive AI Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 408g
• ISBN-13: 9781998736508
• ISBN-10: 1998736504
• Artikelnr.: 73489873