The Moon And Sixpence
(Author) W.Somerset MaughamCharles 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 the life of 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.
W.Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset Maugham was a British playwright, novelist, and short story writer known for his masterpiece "Of Human Bondage." His clear and elegant prose style, combined with insightful psychological insights, made him one of the most popular and influential writers of the 20th century, shaping the modern novel.
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