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The narrative centers on Strickland, a disillusioned stockbroker who abandons his family to pursue painting in Paris, reflecting the tension between artistic ambition and societal obligations. Inspired by Paul Gauguin, the novel delves into the complexities of creativity and the sacrifices made for artistic expression. Maugham's portrayal of Strickland highlights the conflict between societal expectations and personal desires, offering a profound exploration of the life of a tortured genius. This classic work resonates with themes of ambition, 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
- 9781513135731
- 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
- The narrative centers on Strickland, a disillusioned stockbroker who abandons his family to pursue painting in Paris, reflecting the tension between artistic ambition and societal obligations. Inspired by Paul Gauguin, the novel delves into the complexities of creativity and the sacrifices made for artistic expression. Maugham's portrayal of Strickland highlights the conflict between societal expectations and personal desires, offering a profound exploration of the life of a tortured genius. This classic work resonates with themes of ambition, disappointment, and the human condition.