Moon And Sixpence

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Moon And Sixpence

Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary Classic fiction: general and literary

Author: W. Somerset Maugham

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Language: English

Published by: Vintage Digital

Published on: 4th September 2008

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 712 Kb

ISBN: 9781407015811


Charles Strickland

Charles Strickland, a conventional stockbroker, abandons his wife and children for Paris and Tahiti, to live his life as a painter. Whilst his betrayal of family, duty and honour gives him the freedom to achieve greatness, his decision leads to an obsession which carries severe implications.

Inspired by Paul Gauguin

The Moon and Sixpence is at once a satiric caricature of Edwardian conventions and a vivid portrayal of the mentality of a genius.

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