The Moon and Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham

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Author Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965
Title The Moon and Sixpence
Note Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Charles Keller and John Hamm
Summary "The Moon and Sixpence" by W. Somerset Maugham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of Charles Strickland, a stockbroker who abandons his conventional life in London to pursue his passion for painting, ultimately leading him to Tahiti. Strickland's character serves as a vehicle for exploring themes of artistic genius, the sacrifices made for passion, and the complexity of human relationships. At the start of the novel, the narrator reflects on his initial impressions of Strickland, who appears to be an ordinary man with a respectable family but is later revealed to have a profound and tumultuous soul. The opening delves into Strickland's life prior to his transformation into an artist and sets the tone for the ensuing narrative by hinting at his profound impact on those around him, including his wife, Amy Strickland, who becomes a significant presence in the unfolding drama. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Strickland's pursuit of art comes at a great personal cost, leading to complications in his personal life that only foreshadow the chaotic events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Painters -- Fiction
Subject Tahiti (French Polynesia : Island) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 222
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 2, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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