Of Human Bondage: A Novel In Two Volumes Vol. 1
Of Human Bondage: A Novel In Two Volumes Vol. 1

Of Human Bondage: A Novel In Two Volumes Vol. 1

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books, London, 1967

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

W. Somerset Maugham's seminal novel, Of Human Bondage, chronicles the arduous journey of Philip Carey, an orphaned and sensitive young man navigating the complexities of life in late 19th and early 20th-century England. This poignant bildungsroman presents a raw and unflinching portrayal of his search for identity, purpose, and liberation from both physical and emotional constraints. The narrative illustrates his academic pursuits, his tumultuous romantic entanglements, and the profound disillusionments that shape his understanding of human nature and the world. Maugham masterfully details the psychological landscape of a soul grappling with societal expectations and personal desires, offering a deeply introspective and ultimately resonant exploration of the human condition.

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Description

Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books, London, 1967

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

W. Somerset Maugham's seminal novel, Of Human Bondage, chronicles the arduous journey of Philip Carey, an orphaned and sensitive young man navigating the complexities of life in late 19th and early 20th-century England. This poignant bildungsroman presents a raw and unflinching portrayal of his search for identity, purpose, and liberation from both physical and emotional constraints. The narrative illustrates his academic pursuits, his tumultuous romantic entanglements, and the profound disillusionments that shape his understanding of human nature and the world. Maugham masterfully details the psychological landscape of a soul grappling with societal expectations and personal desires, offering a deeply introspective and ultimately resonant exploration of the human condition.