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The Hero
Hardcover
Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023167635
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
W. Somerset Maugham's The Hero offers a compelling glimpse into British society during the tumultuous early 20th century. This carefully restored edition revives a powerful work of social commentary, exploring the intricacies of domestic life and the ever-shifting landscape of marriage against the backdrop of a nation grappling with the impact of World War I.
Maugham masterfully portrays the social customs of Great Britain, painting a vivid picture of an era defined by both tradition and change. The Hero delves into the complexities of human relationships, capturing the essence of a generation navigating love, duty, and disillusionment in a world irrevocably altered by conflict. Experience a timeless story that continues to resonate with its insightful observations on the human condition.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 domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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