Of Human Bondage: A Novel In Two Volumes
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Complete Works Of Human Bondage presents a sweeping narrative of one man's arduous journey through life, a quintessential bildungsroman that captures the essence of early 20th-century societal constraints and personal liberation. This profound literary work chronicles the formative years of Philip Carey, an orphan grappling with physical disability and an intense quest for identity amidst a series of challenging relationships and professional pursuits. Maugham masterfully illustrates the complexities of human desire and the often-painful path to self-discovery, as Carey navigates the pitfalls of unrequited love, intellectual disillusionment, and the search for purpose. The narrative uncovers the intricate psychological landscape of its protagonist, offering a poignant and unvarnished look at the bonds that shape and sometimes shackle the human spirit. It ultimately argues for a philosophy of acceptance and the quiet triumph of finding contentment within life's inherent limitations.
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Complete Works Of Human Bondage presents a sweeping narrative of one man's arduous journey through life, a quintessential bildungsroman that captures the essence of early 20th-century societal constraints and personal liberation. This profound literary work chronicles the formative years of Philip Carey, an orphan grappling with physical disability and an intense quest for identity amidst a series of challenging relationships and professional pursuits. Maugham masterfully illustrates the complexities of human desire and the often-painful path to self-discovery, as Carey navigates the pitfalls of unrequited love, intellectual disillusionment, and the search for purpose. The narrative uncovers the intricate psychological landscape of its protagonist, offering a poignant and unvarnished look at the bonds that shape and sometimes shackle the human spirit. It ultimately argues for a philosophy of acceptance and the quiet triumph of finding contentment within life's inherent limitations.