Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset

Of Human Bondage (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781507747797)

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Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset

Of Human Bondage

$24.25
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset

Of Human Bondage

$24.25
Format: Paperback
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Listed 44 of the best novels ever written. Of Human Bondage, published in 1915, is considered to be W. Somerset Maugham's best work. Many believe the novel to be one of the world's literary masterpieces. The story follows Phillip Carey from early childhood through his 30's. Orphaned at 9, Phillip spends his early years raised by his childless aunt and uncle. His aunt tries to be a mother to Philip, but she is unsure how to behave whereas his uncle, a vicar, takes a cold disposition towards him. Philip is sent to a boarding school but his shyness and his club foot make it difficult for him to fit in. The novel follows this theme throughout as Phillip travels to Germany, France, and England, makes new acquaintances, searches for his life's calling, and experiences romantic episodes. Mildred in particular, will leave you wondering about Phillip's obsession and passion for such a woman. More than a few of us have had "our Mildred." The characters in Of Human Bondage are real-life with faults, qualities, and feelings that Maugham describes so vividly. It would not be unusual that we have encountered individuals with traits similar to the characters in this book. At times the emotions in this novel, so simply but purely written, will leave you either sad or happy and even perhaps, teary-eyed as the enthusiasm of youth is met with reality as Phillip tries to discover the meaning of HIS life through the dreams of others

Author: W. Somerset Maugham
ISBN-10: 1507747799
ISBN-13: 9781507747797
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2015
Pages: 738
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.62d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.3
Point Value: 48
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 10042 / Of Human Bondage
By W. Somerset Maugham
By W. Somerset Maugham
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William Somerset Maugham was born in Paris in 1874. He spoke French even before he spoke a word of English, a fact to which some critics attribute the purity of his style. His parents died early and, after an unhappy boyhood, which he recorded poignantly in 'Of Human Bondage', Maugham became a qualified physician. But writing was his true vocation. For ten years before his first success, he almost literally starved while pouring out novels and plays. During World War I, Maugham worked for the British Secret Service . He travelled all over the world, and made many visits to America. After World War II, Maugham made his home in south of France and continued to move between England and Nice till his death in 1965.

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