The Moon And Sixpence
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Guild Publishing London, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
The Moon And Sixpence chronicles the radical transformation of a respectable London stockbroker who abruptly abandons his family and career to pursue an all-consuming passion for painting. This compelling narrative presents a stark examination of artistic genius, societal expectations, and the profound sacrifices made in the relentless pursuit of creative fulfillment. Maugham's incisive prose illustrates the protagonist's journey from the drawing rooms of England to the vibrant, untamed landscapes of Tahiti, revealing the often-brutal realities of an uncompromising artistic life. The novel argues for the intoxicating power of individual desire over conventional morality, offering a poignant and often cynical commentary on human nature and ambition.
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Guild Publishing London, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
The Moon And Sixpence chronicles the radical transformation of a respectable London stockbroker who abruptly abandons his family and career to pursue an all-consuming passion for painting. This compelling narrative presents a stark examination of artistic genius, societal expectations, and the profound sacrifices made in the relentless pursuit of creative fulfillment. Maugham's incisive prose illustrates the protagonist's journey from the drawing rooms of England to the vibrant, untamed landscapes of Tahiti, revealing the often-brutal realities of an uncompromising artistic life. The novel argues for the intoxicating power of individual desire over conventional morality, offering a poignant and often cynical commentary on human nature and ambition.