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Of Human Bondage
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $82.95
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Nov 3 2025
Pages: 696
Weight: 3.13
Height: 2.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows Philip Carey, a sensitive and clubfooted orphan, as he searches for meaning and fulfillment in life. After trying various paths-studying art in Paris, pursuing medicine in London, and exploring religion and philosophy-Philip struggles with feelings of inadequacy and aimlessness. His turbulent and self-destructive love affair with the cruel and shallow Mildred Rogers becomes a central test of his emotions and self-worth. Ultimately, Philip learns to accept the imperfections of life and finds peace in simple happiness, work, and human connection.
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