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"The Moon and Sixpence, published in 1919, was one of the novels
that galvanized W. Somerset Maugham's reputation as a literary
master. It follows the life of one Charles Strickland, a bourgeois
city gent whose dull exterior conceals the soul of a genius.
Compulsive and impassioned, he abandons his home, wife, and
children to devote himself slavishly to painting. In a tiny studio
in Paris, he fills canvas after canvas, refusing to sell or even
exhibit his work. Beset by poverty, sickness, and his own
intransigent, unscrupulous nature, he drifts to Tahiti, where, even
after being blinded by leprosy, he produces some of his most
extraordinary works of art. Inspired by the life of Paul Gauguin,
"The Moon and Sixpence is an unforgettable" study of a man
possessed by the need to create?regardless of the cost to himself
and to others.
'She was a fool and he knew it and because he loved her it had made
no difference' Kitty Fane is the beautiful but shallow wife of
Walter, a bacteriologist stationed in Hong Kong. Unsatisfied by her
marriage, she starts an affair with charming, attractive and
exciting Charles Townsend. 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... VINTAGE DECO: Nine blazing, daring novels to
celebrate the 1920s - 100 years on.
This compilation contains three complete novels and eight major
short stories from the canon of one of the twentieth century's most
enduringly popular fiction writers. From London to Hong Kong, from
Paris to Pago Pago, in Samoa or Malaya or on a Tahitian tropical
isle, the men and women in this collection of masterfully crafted
tales inhabit exotic, mysterious worlds and at their own peril
invade the dark territory of the human heart. Somerset Maugham, a
noted English novelist, playwright, and author of masterly short
stories, spent several months in the Pacific in 1916 and 1917
during an interlude in his service in British intelligence during
World War I. Several of his works have been made into movies and
plays, including Razor's Edge, Of Human Bondage, Cakes and Ale,
Rain, and The Moon and Sixpence. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as
our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a
broad range of books for readers interested in fiction novels,
novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire,
historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery,
classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics
including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While
not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a
national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are
sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise
find a home.
Reading the stories of Somerset Maugham is rather like curling up
and up listening to the delicious, risque tales of an old, dear and
rather wicked friend. You turn the pages and enter a magical world
of fabulous characters, are transported to the very place, the
villa, the street, the bar, of which he writes. This Macmillan
Collector's Library selection features ten of his finest and most
vivid stories: 'The Letter', 'The Verger', 'The Vessel of Wrath',
'The Book-Bag', 'The Facts of Life', 'Lord Mountdrago', 'The
Colonel's Lady', 'The Treasure', 'Rain' and 'P&O'. This elegant
edition of W. Somerset Maugham's Best Short Stories features an
afterword by writer and journalist Ned Halley. Designed to appeal
to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of
beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan
Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.
Somerset Maugham is the acknowledged master of the short story, and
his full range is represented in this collection. In acclaimed
stories such as 'Rain', 'The Letter', 'The Vessel of Wrath' and
'The Alien Corn', Maugham illustrates his wry perception of human
weakness and his genius for evoking compelling drama and an acute
sense of time and place.
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Stories of Southern Italy (Hardcover)
Various; Edited by Ella Carr; Contributions by Elena Ferrante, Elsa Morante, Ovid, …
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Woven through all these tales are the unique histories and
mythologies of the regions of Southern Italy, encompassing Sicily,
Calabria, Cantania, Basilicata, Apulia and Campania. Theocritus,
Virgil and Ovid evoke a Sicily populated by Cyclopes and sea
monsters, while in an excerpt from The Smile of the Unknown Mariner
Vincenzo Consolo depicts the island in 1860, on the frontline in
Italy's war of independence. The South's legendary legacy of
brigandage and organized crime enlivens the stories of Leonardo
Sciascia, Carlo Levi and Joseph Conrad. Curzio Malaparte and Norman
Lewis immortalize the wreckage of Naples and the indomitable spirit
of its people during World War II, and Elena Ferrante paints a
spectacular portrait of a poor but vibrant Neapolitan neighbourhood
in an excerpt from the bestselling My Brilliant Friend.
Collectively, these entertaining tales plunge readers into the
sometimes harsh and troubled, but always seductive and vital world
of Italy's Mezzogiorno
She did not know what to say. She was undecided whether indignantly to assert her innocence or to break out into angry reproaches. He seemed to read her thoughts. 'I've got all the proof necessary. 'Kitty Fane is the beautiful but shallow wife of Walter, a bacteriologist stationed in Hong Kong. Unsatisfied by her marriage, she starts an affair with Charles Townsend, a man whom she finds charming, attractive and exciting. But when Walter discovers her deception, he exacts a strange but terrible vengeance: Kitty must accompany him to his new posting in remote mainland China, where a cholera epidemic rages. First published to a storm of protest, The Painted Veil is a classic story of a woman's spiritual awakening.
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Of Human Bondage
W. Somerset Maugham
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Of Human Bondage
W. Somerset Maugham
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Liza of Lambeth (Hardcover)
W. Somerset Maugham; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Liza of Lambeth (1897) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Written
while the author was living as a medical student in London, the
Maugham's debut marked an electrifying start to an illustrious
career in literature. Controversial for its portrayal of
infidelity, domestic violence, and women's reproductive health,
Liza of Lambeth is a gritty realist tale that takes an honest look
at the everyday struggles of actual Londoners in a time of
celebration and nostalgia for the Empire. Set in 1887, the year of
Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, Liza of Lambeth follows a young
woman in her life as a factory worker and caretaker for her ailing
mother. Although she is only 18, Liza Kemp is a hard worker who
desires more from life than that which she was born into. When a
rare holiday gives her the chance to unwind in the countryside with
a group of friends, she takes a much-needed break from her daily
responsibilities to partake in a carriage ride. There, she meets
Jim Blakeston, a married father of five who has recently moved to a
home near Liza's. Drunk on beer, she begins to feel attracted to
the man, who sneaks a kiss before the night draws to a close. Soon,
they begin an ill-fated affair, sneaking off whenever possible to
elude the suspicions of friends and family. As lust turns to
violence, Liza learns too late the dangers of trusting men. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of W. Somerset Maugham's Liza of Lambeth is a classic
work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Of Human Bondage (Hardcover)
W. Somerset Maugham; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Of Human Bondage (1915) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Inspired
by his experiences as an orphan and young student, Maugham composed
his masterpiece. Adapted several times for film, Of Human Bondage
is a story of tragedy, perseverance, and the eternal search for
happiness which drives us as much as it haunts our every move.
Orphaned as a boy, Philip Carey is raised in an affectionless
household by his aunt and uncle. Although his Aunt Louisa tries to
make him feel welcome, William proves an uncaring, vindictive man.
Left to fend for himself most days, Philip finds solace in the
family's substantial collection of books, which serve as an escape
for the imaginative boy. Sent to study at a prestigious boarding
school, Philip struggles to fit in with his peers, who abuse him
for his intelligence and club foot. Despite his struggles, he
perseveres in his studies and chooses his own path in life, moving
to Heidelberg, Germany and denying his uncle's wish that he attend
Oxford. As he struggles to become a professional artist, Philip
learns that one's dreams are often unsubstantiated in the world of
the living. Of Human Bondage is a tale of desire, disappointment,
and romance by a master stylist with a keen sense of the
complications inherent to human nature. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of W.
Somerset Maugham's Of Human Bondage is a classic work of British
literature reimagined for modern readers.
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The Magician (Paperback)
W. Somerset Maugham; Contributions by Mint Editions
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The Magician (1909) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham.
Controversial for its portrayal of infidelity and occult ritual,
The Magician was instrumental in establishing Maugham's reputation
as a leading author of the late Victorian era. Inspired by stories
of Aleister Crowley, an influential occultist and magician, Maugham
crafted a masterpiece of fantasy fiction that would inspire Crowley
himself to write a hit piece for Vanity Fair erroneously accusing
the novelist of plagiarism. Arthur Burdon has everything he could
ever want. A successful career as a surgeon, financial stability, a
beautiful young fiancee-everything. On a trip to Paris to visit
Margaret, who is studying to be an artist, he meets a man named
Oliver Haddo, a magician and acquaintance of Burdon's teacher Dr.
Porhoet. Although Arthur, his fiancee, and their friends are
initially impressed with Haddo's magic tricks, things soon take a
strange turn when Margaret elopes with the mysterious magician.
Distraught, Arthur retreats from life to dedicate himself to his
work at the hospital. When Oliver and Margaret show up at a party
in London, however, Arthur becomes convinced that his ex-lover is
being held against her will. The Magician is a sinister tale of
desire, disappointment, and the occult by a master stylist with a
keen sense of the complications inherent to human nature. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of W. Somerset Maugham's The Magician is a classic
work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Of Human Bondage (Paperback)
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Of Human Bondage (1915) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Inspired
by his experiences as an orphan and young student, Maugham composed
his masterpiece. Adapted several times for film, Of Human Bondage
is a story of tragedy, perseverance, and the eternal search for
happiness which drives us as much as it haunts our every move.
Orphaned as a boy, Philip Carey is raised in an affectionless
household by his aunt and uncle. Although his Aunt Louisa tries to
make him feel welcome, William proves an uncaring, vindictive man.
Left to fend for himself most days, Philip finds solace in the
family's substantial collection of books, which serve as an escape
for the imaginative boy. Sent to study at a prestigious boarding
school, Philip struggles to fit in with his peers, who abuse him
for his intelligence and club foot. Despite his struggles, he
perseveres in his studies and chooses his own path in life, moving
to Heidelberg, Germany and denying his uncle's wish that he attend
Oxford. As he struggles to become a professional artist, Philip
learns that one's dreams are often unsubstantiated in the world of
the living. Of Human Bondage is a tale of desire, disappointment,
and romance by a master stylist with a keen sense of the
complications inherent to human nature. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of W.
Somerset Maugham's Of Human Bondage is a classic work of British
literature reimagined for modern readers.
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The Magician (Hardcover)
W. Somerset Maugham; Contributions by Mint Editions
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The Magician (1909) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham.
Controversial for its portrayal of infidelity and occult ritual,
The Magician was instrumental in establishing Maugham's reputation
as a leading author of the late Victorian era. Inspired by stories
of Aleister Crowley, an influential occultist and magician, Maugham
crafted a masterpiece of fantasy fiction that would inspire Crowley
himself to write a hit piece for Vanity Fair erroneously accusing
the novelist of plagiarism. Arthur Burdon has everything he could
ever want. A successful career as a surgeon, financial stability, a
beautiful young fiancee-everything. On a trip to Paris to visit
Margaret, who is studying to be an artist, he meets a man named
Oliver Haddo, a magician and acquaintance of Burdon's teacher Dr.
Porhoet. Although Arthur, his fiancee, and their friends are
initially impressed with Haddo's magic tricks, things soon take a
strange turn when Margaret elopes with the mysterious magician.
Distraught, Arthur retreats from life to dedicate himself to his
work at the hospital. When Oliver and Margaret show up at a party
in London, however, Arthur becomes convinced that his ex-lover is
being held against her will. The Magician is a sinister tale of
desire, disappointment, and the occult by a master stylist with a
keen sense of the complications inherent to human nature. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of W. Somerset Maugham's The Magician is a classic
work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Moon and Sixpence (1919) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham.
Inspired by the life of French painter Paul Gauguin, Maugham set
out to capture the disconnect between an artist's desire to create
and their obligations to their loved ones and society. Praised for
its multifaceted portrayal of tortured genius and wasted talent,
The Moon and Sixpence explores the distance between expectation and
desire in a man whose decisions, however, hastily made, are done
with the loftiest of intentions. Some people live their whole lives
without daring to dream, going from moment to moment in a haze of
dreary reality, following expectation from birth to grave.
Strickland seems to be one of these people-singularly dedicated to
his work as a London stockbroker, uninterested in the arts, married
as though through obligation alone. One day, he unexpectedly leaves
his wife and children to pursue a career as a painter in Paris,
completely and irrevocably severing himself from the professional
and familial ties he sent his whole life building. Somehow, he
proves incredibly adept, but each brilliant work of art is made at
the expense of those he leaves behind. The Moon and Sixpence is a
tale of creativity, disappointment, and struggle by a master
stylist with a keen sense of the complications inherent to human
nature. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of W. Somerset Maugham's The Moon
and Sixpence is a classic work of British literature reimagined for
modern readers.
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Mrs. Craddock (Hardcover)
W. Somerset Maugham; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Mrs. Craddock (1902) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham.
Controversial for its portrayal of infidelity and marriage across
social classes, Mrs. Craddock was instrumental in establishing
Maugham's reputation as a leading author of the late Victorian era.
Due to its content, the novel appeared exclusively in Bowdlerized
form until Maugham saw it republished in 1938. Bertha Ley has
always been independent. Orphaned at a young age, she comes into a
sizable inheritance at 21 and declares her wish to marry Edward
Craddock, a 27-year-old from a working-class background. Despite
his initial hesitance, she encourages him to propose and assures
him that they can raise a family together. As she signs over
control of her fortune to Craddock, ostensibly to give him the
confidence he desperately needs, Bertha slowly realizes that she is
unattracted to almost everything about him. His morals, interests,
and attitudes are all shaped by a way of life she will never
understand, and he appears solely dedicated to raising his animals.
When their first child is stillborn, things begin to change for the
young husband and wife-Bertha retreats while Edward leans into his
commitment to work, even taking an interest in local politics.
Although Bertha begins to accept her unhappiness, something inside
her remains undeterred, longing to be released. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of W. Somerset Maugham's Mrs. Craddock is a classic work of British
literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Mrs. Craddock (Paperback)
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Mrs. Craddock (1902) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham.
Controversial for its portrayal of infidelity and marriage across
social classes, Mrs. Craddock was instrumental in establishing
Maugham's reputation as a leading author of the late Victorian era.
Due to its content, the novel appeared exclusively in Bowdlerized
form until Maugham saw it republished in 1938. Bertha Ley has
always been independent. Orphaned at a young age, she comes into a
sizable inheritance at 21 and declares her wish to marry Edward
Craddock, a 27-year-old from a working-class background. Despite
his initial hesitance, she encourages him to propose and assures
him that they can raise a family together. As she signs over
control of her fortune to Craddock, ostensibly to give him the
confidence he desperately needs, Bertha slowly realizes that she is
unattracted to almost everything about him. His morals, interests,
and attitudes are all shaped by a way of life she will never
understand, and he appears solely dedicated to raising his animals.
When their first child is stillborn, things begin to change for the
young husband and wife-Bertha retreats while Edward leans into his
commitment to work, even taking an interest in local politics.
Although Bertha begins to accept her unhappiness, something inside
her remains undeterred, longing to be released. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of W. Somerset Maugham's Mrs. Craddock is a classic work of British
literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Moon and Sixpence (1919) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham.
Inspired by the life of French painter Paul Gauguin, Maugham set
out to capture the disconnect between an artist's desire to create
and their obligations to their loved ones and society. Praised for
its multifaceted portrayal of tortured genius and wasted talent,
The Moon and Sixpence explores the distance between expectation and
desire in a man whose decisions, however, hastily made, are done
with the loftiest of intentions. Some people live their whole lives
without daring to dream, going from moment to moment in a haze of
dreary reality, following expectation from birth to grave.
Strickland seems to be one of these people-singularly dedicated to
his work as a London stockbroker, uninterested in the arts, married
as though through obligation alone. One day, he unexpectedly leaves
his wife and children to pursue a career as a painter in Paris,
completely and irrevocably severing himself from the professional
and familial ties he sent his whole life building. Somehow, he
proves incredibly adept, but each brilliant work of art is made at
the expense of those he leaves behind. The Moon and Sixpence is a
tale of creativity, disappointment, and struggle by a master
stylist with a keen sense of the complications inherent to human
nature. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of W. Somerset Maugham's The Moon
and Sixpence is a classic work of British literature reimagined for
modern readers.
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Liza of Lambeth
W. Somerset Maugham
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