Of Human Bondage: A Novel In Two Volumes, Vol. I
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
W. Somerset Maugham's Of Human Bondage chronicles the arduous journey of Philip Carey, an orphaned and club-footed young man navigating the complexities of life in late 19th and early 20th-century England and France. This poignant bildungsroman presents a deeply personal and often melancholic account of his search for identity, purpose, and freedom from the emotional and societal constraints that bind him. The narrative details his academic pursuits, his tumultuous relationships, and his artistic aspirations, illustrating the profound impact of unrequited love and disillusionment on the human spirit. Maugham masterfully uncovers the psychological landscape of a young man grappling with his physical infirmity and the existential questions of existence, offering a raw and unflinching portrayal of human vulnerability and resilience.
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
W. Somerset Maugham's Of Human Bondage chronicles the arduous journey of Philip Carey, an orphaned and club-footed young man navigating the complexities of life in late 19th and early 20th-century England and France. This poignant bildungsroman presents a deeply personal and often melancholic account of his search for identity, purpose, and freedom from the emotional and societal constraints that bind him. The narrative details his academic pursuits, his tumultuous relationships, and his artistic aspirations, illustrating the profound impact of unrequited love and disillusionment on the human spirit. Maugham masterfully uncovers the psychological landscape of a young man grappling with his physical infirmity and the existential questions of existence, offering a raw and unflinching portrayal of human vulnerability and resilience.