The Moon And Sixpence
byW. Somerset Maugham
Charles Strickland, a conventional stockbroker, abandons his wife and children for Paris and Tahiti, to live his life as a painter. Whilst his betrayal of family, duty and honour gives him the freedom to achieve greatness, his decision leads to an obsession which carries severe implications. Inspired by the life of Paul Gauguin, The Moon and Sixpence is at once a satiric caricature of Edwardian conventions and a vivid portrayal of the mentality of a genius.
Language
en
Published on
09/02/1999
Pages
224
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780099284765
Who is this book for? Readers interested in classic literature, art, and character-driven narratives.
Topics Artistic GeniusBetrayalFreedom
MoodReflective, Satirical
HumorSatire
RomanceMinor Subplot
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