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W. Somerset Maugham
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.
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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…
W Somerset Maugham
"Liza of Lambeth" by W. Somerset Maugham is a captivating novel set in the bustling streets of working-class London, offering a realistic portrayal of urban life. Maugham's masterful storytelling delves…
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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…
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…
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……
"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…
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"The Hero" by W. Somerset Maugham is a compelling fiction novel that serves as a profound character study set in post-war Britain. Maugham's narrative delves into the complexities of heroism…
The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never…
Ce livre classique a ete initialement publie il y a plusieurs decennies sous le titre ""Mrs. Dot A Farce"". Il a maintenant ete traduit par Writat en langue francaise pour…
Dieses klassische Buch wurde urspruenglich vor Jahrzehnten unter dem Titel "Mrs. Craddock". Es wurde jetzt von Writat fuer seine franzoesischsprachigen Leser in die franzoesische Sprache uebersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns…
Ce livre classique a ete initialement publie il y a plusieurs decennies sous le titre "Mrs. Craddock". Il a maintenant ete traduit par Writat en langue francaise pour ses lecteurs…
Dieses klassische Buch wurde urspruenglich vor Jahrzehnten unter dem Titel ""Mrs. Dot A Farce"". Es wurde jetzt von Writat fuer seine franzoesischsprachigen Leser in die franzoesische Sprache uebersetzt. Bei Writat…
The Unknown; A Play in Three Acts, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions…
The Moon and Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham is a compelling tale inspired by the life of Paul Gauguin. It follows Charles Strickland, a London stockbroker who abandons his conventional…
Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham is a poignant exploration of love, ambition, and self-discovery. Follow Philip Carey, an orphaned, club-footed artist, as he navigates the tumultuous journey of…
The Trembling of a Leaf by W. Somerset Maugham is a captivating collection of short stories set in the South Pacific. These tales explore the complexities of human nature, love…
The Magician by W. Somerset Maugham is a gripping tale of dark arts and obsession. When a charismatic yet sinister magician casts his spell over a young woman, her fiance…
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…
Autobiographical without being an autobiography, confessional without disclosing his private self, The Summing Up, written when Maugham was sixty-four, is an inimitable expression of a personal credo.
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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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…
Hugely popular English novelist and dramatist. Writings include: Of Human Bondage, The Circle, East of Suez. Volume covers the period 1897-1971.
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…
Ten of W. Somerset Maugham’s wonderful stories in one collector’s volume.
"A new edition of W. Somerset Maugham's classic novel, Of Human Bondage, with a new introduction by the writer Abraham Verghese"--
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… .
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.
Includes novels and stories such as The Moon and Sixpence, Mrs Craddock, The Magician, Rain, Mackintosh, The Pool, and The Fall of Edward Barnard.
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.
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.
This work is in the public…
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.
Cengage Learning Gale
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…
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…
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… .
