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Of Human Bondage

Of Human Bondage

Maugham, W. Somerset

Paperback

Classic Fiction

ISBN10: 1420956833
ISBN13: 9781420956832
Publisher: Digireads.Com
Published: Dec 19 2017
Pages: 532
Weight: 1.47
Height: 1.19 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

Generally agreed as Maugham's literary masterpiece, Of Human Bondage is the semi-autobiographical tale of Philip Carey. First published in 1915, the novel follows the life of Philip, who suffers from the disability of a clubbed foot, from boyhood when he is orphaned and sent to live with his aunt and uncle. Similarly Maugham was sent to live with his aunt and uncle when his mother passed away and also suffered from the disability of a speech impediment. This coming of age story traces the travels of its main character to Germany, Paris, and London, while exploring his intellectual, emotional, and psychological development. His desire to become an artist; his pursuit of a medical degree; and his relationships with four women, the destructive Mildred Rogers, fellow art student Fanny Price, the sensitive author of penny romance novels Norah Nesbit, and the daughter of befriended family man Thorpe Athelny, whose named Sally; are all chronicled throughout the novel. Ultimately Of Human Bondage is the story of life's struggle between ones aspirations and what is reasonably achievable. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

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