{"product_id":"2026200000980-secondhand-the-complete-short-stories-volume-one","title":"The Complete Short Stories: Volume One","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: W. Somerset Maugham\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback\u003cbr\u003ePublished: William Heinemann Ltd, 1957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: FEP is torn, rubbing and tears to DJ - encased in plastic slipcase. Tanning and foxing. Previous owner details on FEP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compelling collection, The Complete Short Stories: Volume One, 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. His keen observations uncover the nuances of human behavior, illustrating both the absurdities and profound truths of existence. The prose maintains a sophisticated, often wry, tone, drawing readers into richly detailed worlds. Each story offers a concise yet potent examination of character and circumstance, solidifying Maugham's reputation as a preeminent storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48195995009243,"sku":"2026200000980-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/d80e935a-8f56-415d-85db-3988fb490ad4.png?v=1769564355","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200000980-secondhand-the-complete-short-stories-volume-one","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}