The Magician (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781646796960)

"Will, love, and imagination are magic powers that everyone possesses; and whoever knows how to develop them to their fullest extent is a magician." -Oliver Haddo, The Magician (1908) by Somerset Maugham The Magician (1908) by Somerset Maugham weaves the occult, good versus evil, and enthralling characters into a spine-tingling tale. Maugham's magician character, Oliver Haddo, is based on Aleister Crowley, a widely known writer, occultist, and ceremonial magician of the early twentieth century. However, the character is thought to be more of a caricature of Crowley than a true depiction. The intrigue begins when Haddo seduces a woman who is engaged to be married and continues with revenge, magic, and murder. This Gothic horror novel is a must-read for those who enjoy flawed characters and a page-turning plotline.

Author: Somerset W. Maugham
ISBN-10: 1646796969
ISBN-13: 9781646796960
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Language: English
Published: 03/22/1905
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.65d