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Exploring the tension between artistic ambition and societal obligations, the novel follows Strickland, a London stockbroker who abandons his family to pursue painting in Paris. His journey reflects the struggle between duty and desire, showcasing the complexities of creativity and the sacrifices it entails. Maugham's portrayal of Strickland's transformation from a conventional life to one of artistic fervor highlights the often painful consequences of following one's passion. This classic work delves into themes of genius, disappointment, and the human condition.
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The Moon and Sixpence, William Somerset Maugham
- Idioma
- Publicado en
- 2021
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- Título
- The Moon and Sixpence
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- William Somerset Maugham
- Editorial
- Mint Editions
- Publicado en
- 2021
- Páginas
- 210
- ISBN13
- 9781513283241
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- Ficción, Amor, Clásicos, Francia, Inglaterra, Gran Bretaña, Literatura inglesa, Londres, París, Dinero, Pobreza, Artistas, Odio, Novelas biográficas, Hambre, Impresionismo, Tahití, Paul Gauguin, 1848-1903
- Primera publicación
- 1919
- Título original
- The Moon and Sixpence
- Calificación
- 4,5 de 5
- Descripción
- Exploring the tension between artistic ambition and societal obligations, the novel follows Strickland, a London stockbroker who abandons his family to pursue painting in Paris. His journey reflects the struggle between duty and desire, showcasing the complexities of creativity and the sacrifices it entails. Maugham's portrayal of Strickland's transformation from a conventional life to one of artistic fervor highlights the often painful consequences of following one's passion. This classic work delves into themes of genius, disappointment, and the human condition.