Of Human Bondage
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Doubleday & Co, Inc, 1991
Condition:
Book: Very good, ex-library
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: ex-library sticker on inside cover
Of Human Bondage chronicles the arduous journey of Philip Carey, an orphaned medical student grappling with a physical disability and a profound search for purpose. This classic bildungsroman presents a raw and unflinching portrait of early 20th-century life, illustrating the protagonist's struggles through unrequited love, professional setbacks, and philosophical quandaries. Maugham masterfully uncovers the complexities of human desire and the often-painful path to self-discovery, detailing the emotional and intellectual development of a young man striving for freedom from societal and personal constraints. The narrative maintains an introspective and often melancholic tone, offering a deeply psychological examination of the human condition.
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Doubleday & Co, Inc, 1991
Condition:
Book: Very good, ex-library
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: ex-library sticker on inside cover
Of Human Bondage chronicles the arduous journey of Philip Carey, an orphaned medical student grappling with a physical disability and a profound search for purpose. This classic bildungsroman presents a raw and unflinching portrait of early 20th-century life, illustrating the protagonist's struggles through unrequited love, professional setbacks, and philosophical quandaries. Maugham masterfully uncovers the complexities of human desire and the often-painful path to self-discovery, detailing the emotional and intellectual development of a young man striving for freedom from societal and personal constraints. The narrative maintains an introspective and often melancholic tone, offering a deeply psychological examination of the human condition.