The Moon And Sixpence
The Moon And Sixpence

The Moon And Sixpence

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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: Heron Books, London, 1967

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

W. Somerset Maugham's The Moon And Sixpence chronicles the dramatic transformation of Charles Strickland, a respectable London stockbroker who abruptly abandons his conventional life to pursue an all-consuming artistic vision in the South Seas. This compelling novel uncovers the profound sacrifices and societal rejections inherent in the pursuit of creative genius, presenting a stark examination of passion versus domesticity. Maugham illustrates the protagonist's relentless, almost brutal, dedication to his art, detailing his journey through poverty and isolation. The narrative offers a piercing psychological portrait, arguing for the often-unconventional paths taken by those driven by an insatiable creative impulse. It is a powerful and introspective work that challenges traditional notions of success and fulfillment.

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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: No markings

W. Somerset Maugham's The Moon And Sixpence chronicles the dramatic transformation of Charles Strickland, a respectable London stockbroker who abruptly abandons his conventional life to pursue an all-consuming artistic vision in the South Seas. This compelling novel uncovers the profound sacrifices and societal rejections inherent in the pursuit of creative genius, presenting a stark examination of passion versus domesticity. Maugham illustrates the protagonist's relentless, almost brutal, dedication to his art, detailing his journey through poverty and isolation. The narrative offers a piercing psychological portrait, arguing for the often-unconventional paths taken by those driven by an insatiable creative impulse. It is a powerful and introspective work that challenges traditional notions of success and fulfillment.