{"product_id":"2026200000979-secondhand-the-complete-short-stories-volume-two","title":"The Complete Short Stories: Volume Two","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: W. Somerset Maugham\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback\u003cbr\u003ePublished: William Heinemann Ltd., 1959\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Tanned pages, rubbing to DJ and minor discolouration from age. Previous owner details to FEP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compelling collection, The Complete Short Stories: Volume Two, presents a masterful array of narratives from a celebrated literary voice. W. Somerset Maugham chronicles the intricate lives of individuals navigating societal expectations and personal desires across diverse global landscapes. Each story uncovers the subtle ironies and profound truths of human experience with a keen, often sardonic, wit. The author illustrates the enduring complexities of love, ambition, and disillusionment, drawing readers into richly detailed worlds. This volume offers a captivating journey through the human condition, marked by Maugham's signature elegance and psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48195995074779,"sku":"2026200000979-SECONDHAND","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/053d2950-3a54-463f-8d95-9f935d4b60f5.png?v=1769564358","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200000979-secondhand-the-complete-short-stories-volume-two","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}