Set in the South Pacific, this collection of short stories delves into the intricacies of human nature, love, and ambition. Each tale unfolds against the vibrant backdrop of island life, highlighting the fragile balance between fate and desire. Maugham's narrative captures the essence of the characters' experiences, offering a profound exploration of their inner struggles and aspirations.
William Somerset Maugham Book order (chronological)
William Somerset Maugham cultivated a clear and direct prose style, a purity some critics attributed to his early fluency in French. Despite early hardships and periods of near starvation dedicated to his writing, Maugham forged a career that deliberately moved away from the experimental currents of modernism. His works often explored human nature and society with an observant, detached eye. Readers appreciate his ability to craft narratives that are both accessible and incisive.







The Land of the Blessed Virgin: Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia
- 148 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Exploring themes of nostalgia and reflection, this book delves into the experiences of individuals who have departed from their homeland. It captures the essence of memory and the emotional ties to a place once called home. Through personal anecdotes and observations, the narrative reveals how leaving a country shapes identity and influences perspectives on life. The author invites readers to contemplate the significance of belonging and the bittersweet nature of farewell.
Set as a tragic comedy in three acts, this work explores profound themes through its unique narrative. Recognized for its historical significance, it has been meticulously reformatted and redesigned for modern readers, ensuring clarity and readability. The book is presented in a fresh format, preserving its literary value while making it accessible for current and future generations. It stands out within the realms of English literature, inviting readers to engage with its timeless story and characters.
Of Human Bondage: Autobiographical Novel
- 428 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Exploring themes of identity and the struggle for autonomy, the novel follows the life of Philip Carey, an orphan with a club foot. After losing his parents, he is raised by his cold uncle and nurturing aunt, leading to feelings of isolation. Philip's love for literature offers him an escape, but he faces challenges fitting in at boarding school. Despite encouragement to pursue a scholarship to Oxford, he chooses to go to Germany instead, where he finds a sense of belonging among other expatriates, setting the stage for his journey of self-discovery.
Эксклюзивная классика: Луна и шесть пенсов
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Potrjasajuschaja istorija khudozhnika, brosivshego vse radi svoej mechty.Ego strast - svoboda.Ego zhizn - tvorchestvo.Ego raj - ekzoticheskij ostrov Polinezii.A ego proshloe-lish eskiz k samoj velichajshej ego rabote, v kotoroj slilos vozvyshennoe i zemnoe, "luna" i "shest pensov".
De Amicitia and The Punctiliousness of Don Sebastian
- 90 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Featuring a blend of lightheartedness and darker themes, this collection of two early short stories by Maugham highlights his profound insight into human nature. The contrasting tones offer readers a glimpse into the complexities of relationships and emotions, showcasing the author's skill in capturing the nuances of life and character.
Маг (Mag)
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Самый необычный и таинственный роман Сомерсета Моэма, который и сейчас вызывает огромный интерес у читателей... Эксцентричный английский джентльмен по имени Оливер Хаддо решает посвятить свою жизнь "изучению Магического искусства" и воспринимает свои "оккультные" способности всерьез, без тени иронии. В поздневикторианской Англии это выглядит как минимум нелепо. Однако, когда Оливер влюбляется в Маргарет, невесту молодого хирурга Артура Бардона, свято верящего в прогресс и науку, забавная история становится страшной. Ведь чтобы разлучить влюбленных и завоевать сердце Маргарет, Хаддо собирается призвать на помощь Темные Силы...
Panchatantra Tales
- 258 pages
- 10 hours of reading
W. Somerset Maugham was a prominent English playwright, novelist, and short story writer, celebrated for his literary contributions during the early to mid-20th century. Known for his compelling narratives and keen psychological insights, he gained immense popularity and was reputedly the highest-paid author of the 1930s, reflecting his significant impact on literature and culture of that time. His works often explore complex human emotions and social dynamics, showcasing his mastery of storytelling.
Canon Spratte, convinced of his own importance, believes he is destined to become the next Bishop of Sheffield, bolstered by his lineage as the son of a Lord Chancellor. His self-importance and entitlement shape his ambitions, providing a humorous exploration of character and societal expectations within the ecclesiastical hierarchy.
W. Somerset Maugham was a prominent English playwright, novelist, and short story writer, celebrated for his compelling narratives and keen insights into human nature. Renowned as one of the most popular authors of his time, he achieved remarkable fame and financial success, particularly in the 1930s, making him one of the highest-paid writers of that era. His works continue to resonate, showcasing his mastery of storytelling and character development.
The Explorer
- 194 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The setting is a desolate beach, marked by calm seas and a melancholic atmosphere, where a solitary woman stands, consumed by her inner turmoil. Despite the serene landscape, she feels a profound sorrow that nature's indifference amplifies rather than alleviates. Her steadfast gaze reflects her emotional struggle, as she grapples with her pride and the weight of her grief. The narrative explores themes of isolation and the contrast between nature's beauty and human suffering, highlighting the woman's refusal to seek solace outside herself.
The Making of a Saint
- 190 pages
- 7 hours of reading
W. Somerset Maugham was a prominent English playwright, novelist, and short story writer, renowned for his exceptional popularity and financial success in the 1930s. His works reflect a keen observation of human nature and often explore themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of life. Maugham's storytelling prowess and insightful character portrayals have left a lasting impact on literature, making him a significant figure in the literary world of the early 20th century.
The Hero
- 184 pages
- 7 hours of reading
We were tasked with taking an unoccupied hill, believing it safe unless the enemy fired from it. However, the area was teeming with Boers, who opened fire as we approached. Our attempts to storm the position were futile; men fell like nine-pins, and when ordered to fire, we had nothing to aim at but rocks. We had to retreat, and I soon discovered that Larcher had been wounded. Determined to help, I returned for him and asked if he could move. He replied he was hurt in the leg, and I bandaged him as best as I could while we were under fire. He was bleeding profusely, yet he maintained a brave demeanor. I inquired about his condition, and he assured me he was just feeling a bit unwell. I helped him to his feet, but soon he turned pale and groaned that he felt bad, then fainted. I had to carry him, but soon after, I was hit in the arm. I urged him to stay strong, but as he opened his eyes, a bullet struck him in the neck, and he bled out, gasping his last breath as his blood splattered on my face.
The Circle
- 164 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Orientations
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was an English playwright, novelist, and short story writer. He was one of the most popular authors of his era, and reputedly the highest paid of his profession during the 1930s. By 1914 he was famous, with 10 plays produced and 10 published novels. His masterpiece is generally agreed to be Of Human Bondage (1915), a semi-autobiographical novel that deals with the life of the main character Philip Carey, who like Maugham, was orphaned, and brought up by his pious uncle. His last major novel, The Razor's Edge, published in 1944, was a departure for him in many ways. While much of the novel takes place in Europe, its main characters are American, not British. His other works include: Liza of Lambeth (1897), Mrs Craddock (1902), A Man of Honour (1903), The Land of the Blessed Virgin (1905), The Bishop's Apron (1906), Lady Frederick (1907), The Magician (1908), Home and Beauty (1909), The Moon and Sixpence (1919), The Circle (1921), The Trembling of a Leaf (1921), and On a Chinese Screen (1922).
Cesar's Wife
- 146 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Oscar Classici - 2: Orgoglio e pregiudizio
- 390 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Gli Adelphi - 416: Schiavo d'amore
- 619 pages
- 22 hours of reading
Wer war W. Somerset Maugham? Gentleman, Kosmopolit, studierter Arzt und gefeierter Bühnenautor, Geheimagent und Auflagen-Millionär vor allem aber: Geschichtenerzähler. In diesem von Thomas und Simone Stölzel zusammengestellten Materialienband für längst Begeisterte und Neubekehrte kommt Maugham selbst ausführlich zu Wort und gibt Auskunft über seinen Charakter, sein Leben und sein Schreiben, über die großen Themen seines Werkes und auch über Schrifstellerkollegen. Ergänzt wird seine unverwechselbar ironische Stimme durch Zeugnisse und Essays von Autoren wie Raymond Chandler, Jean Améry oder Graham Greene. Mit einer ausführlichen Chronologie zu Leben und Werk und einer Bibliographie."
月亮和六便士 (Yuèliàng hé liù biànshì). The Moon and Sixpence
- 347 pages
- 13 hours of reading
»Ideen zu haben ist vortrefflich«, so W. Somerset Maugham, »aber man sollte sicherheitshalber so viele haben, dass man ihnen keine übergroße Bedeutung beimisst. Menschen, die nicht sehr viele Ideen haben, fällt es schwer, sie nicht mit großem Respekt zu behandeln.« An Ideen mangelte es Maugham, dem großen englischen Erzähler, Gentleman und Kosmopoliten, wahrlich nicht. So ist er auch als Denker ebenso ernsthaft wie unterhaltsam, ebenso engagiert wie selbstironisch. Thomas und Simone Stölzel haben aus Maughams essayistischem Werk seine anregendsten Gedanken zu Philosophie und Religion, zur Natur des Menschen und zum Beruf des Schriftstellers ausgewählt. "
Jedes Jahr schließt Miss Reid im Winter ihre Teestube in einem berühmten englischen Erholungsort und geht auf Winterkreuzfahrt. Diesmal reist sie auf der Friedrich Weber , einem Frachtschiff, das auch einige Passagiere mitnimmt, und das Ziel ist Cartagena. Die geschwätzige Engländerin ist nach einer Weile die einzige Frau an Bord.
Ein toter Engländer in einer Kleinstadt in Borneo, hingerafft von Tuberkulose und Opium. Ein goldenes Zigarettenetui. Und ein Packen Briefe, adressiert an eine schöne Frau: die ehrgeizige Lady Kastellan, ein Mittelpunkt der guten Londoner Gesellschaft. Was für Lady Kastellan vielleicht nur Eine flüchtige Beziehung war, veränderte das Leben eines Mannes für immer.
Kapitän Butler, der mit einem alten Schoner zwischen den Hawaiianischen Inseln hin und her tuckert, ist ein zufriedener Mann. Die Geschäfte laufen ganz gut, und er hat ein Mädchen auf dem Schiff, das genauso in ihn vernarrt ist wie er in sie. Doch als sein eingeborener Maat sich auch in sie verliebt, unterschätzt der Kapitän zunächst, was für einen gefährlichen Feind er sich zugezogen hat. In Honolulu treffen Ost und West, moderne Zivilisation und archaische Magie aufeinander.
In ›Der Büchersack‹, einer der bekanntesten Erzählungen von W. Somerset Maugham, reist der Ich-Erzähler nie ohne großen Büchervorrat durch die Welt – aus Angst vor langweiligen Gesprächen. Doch in einem kleinen Outpost in den malaiischen Staaten braucht der Erzähler keines seiner Bücher, als sein Gastgeber Mark Featherstone ihm eine selbsterlebte Geschichte offenbart, die so schön und schrecklich ist, wie es nur die Liebe sein kann.
Es gibt keinen Ort in den malaiischen Staaten, der bezaubernder wäre als Tanah Merah. Und in Tanah Merah gibt es keine netteren Leute als die Cartwrights. Er ist ein ruhiger, angenehmer Zeitgenosse, und sie ist scharfzüngig und spielt hervorragend Bridge. Und doch hat dieses reizende Paar ein Geheimnis, so dunkel, d sie der Polizeikommandant von Tanah Merah eigentlich verhaften müsste. Aber Fußspuren im Dschungel sind noch keine Beweise.
Pilar, die Tochter der Herzogin de Dos Palos, hatte viele Verehrer. Doch Die romantische junge Dame verliebte sich in einen Kutscher. Der Skandal in Sevilla war perfekt. Und was geschah dann? »Eine der vielen Unvollkommenheiten des wirklichen Lebens«, so W. Somerset Maugham, »besteht darin, dass es selten eine abgeschlossene Geschichte liefert.« Zum Glück gibt es die Literatur und Maughams Erzählungen."
"Театр" - изящный, едко-ироничный роман, повествующий о жизни блистательной, умной актрисы. "Узорный покров" - полная трагизма история любви, разворачивающаяся в небольшом городке в Китае
Of Human Bondage. Der Menschen Hörigkeit, englische Ausgabe
- 704 pages
- 25 hours of reading
From a tormented orphan with a clubfoot, Philip Carey grows into an impressionable young man with a voracious appetite for adventure and knowledge. His cravings take him to Paris at age eighteen to try his hand at art, then back to London to study medicine. But even so, nothing can sate his nagging hunger for experience. Then he falls obsessively in love, embarking on a disastrous relationship that will change his life forever.
»Die Erzählung war Maughams wahres Metier, und einige seiner Erzählungen gehören zu den besten, die je in englischer Sprache geschrieben wurden«, so Anthony Burgess. Für alle, die nicht die über 2500 Seiten der Gesammelten Erzählungen lesen möchten, hier die besten Geschichten in einem Band, darunter die Meistererzählungen Regen, Der Brief, Der Büchersack und Die Dschungelresidenz. Eine Einführung in einen erzählerischen Kosmos, der die ganze Welt umspannt und alle Emotionen und Leidenschaften, denen Menschen, damals wie heute, unterliegen.
Books and you
Eine kleine persönliche Geschichte der Weltliteratur
Sein ganzes Leben lang hat W. Somerset Maugham nicht nur geschrieben, sondern auch »nach Lust und Laune gelesen«. Books and You ist seine kleine persönliche Literaturgeschichte eine Trouvaille, die zum ersten Mal auf deutsch erscheint und in der Maugham charmant und kurzweilig Auskunft gibt über die Bücher, die jeder gelesen haben soll nicht aus Pflicht, sondern aus purer Lust.
Der Rest der Welt
- 1024 pages
- 36 hours of reading
Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham, Fiction, Literary, Classics
- 588 pages
- 21 hours of reading
The poignant scene captures a tender moment between a child and his ailing mother, highlighting themes of love and comfort amidst vulnerability. As the child is brought to his mother's bedside, their connection is palpable; she envelops him in her warmth, despite her weakened state. The mother's gentle voice and the child's contentment reflect a deep bond, showcasing the power of familial love in times of distress. The mother's plea to keep him close underscores her desperation and the emotional weight of their situation.
In den entlegensten Ecken der Erde spielen Maughams Geschichten: auf einer Teeplantage in Ostasien, im Casino in Monaco, im Armenviertel in London oder auf einem Kreuzfahrtschiff in der Karibik. Doch ob in Europa oder in den britischen Kolonien, Maugham schrieb über die großen Themen der Menschheit - Liebe, Eifersucht und Tod, das Aufbegehren gegen das Schicksal und die Verzweiflung über die eigene Unzulänglichkeit.
Ten Novels and Their Authors
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Maugham's studies of the lives and masterpieces of ten great novelists are outstanding examples of literary criticism at its finest. Afforded here are some of the formulae of greatness in the genre, as well as the flaws and heresies which enfeeble it. Written by a master of fiction, Ten Novels and Their Authors is a unique and invaluable guide. schovat popis
Der Ferienkrimi
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Inselgeschichten
- 297 pages
- 11 hours of reading
10 Short Stories
From Guided Reading to Autonomy - Anglais - Livre de l'élève - Edition 2000
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Le plaisir de lire en V.O.Ce recueil de 10 nouvelles anglaises et américaines d'auteurs contemporains (R. Dahl, P. Highsmith, I. Asimov, etc.) et de genres très divers a pour but d'aider les élèves à lire de manière autonome en anglais.Les premières nouvelles sont accompagnées d'une aide à la lecture importante, qui va décroissant alors que les élèves gagnent en confiance.- Chaque nouvelle est suivie d'une fiche de lecture qui aide à la compréhension du texte et propose des activités et des exercices.- Les nouvelles choisies reposent toutes sur une intrigue qui incite l'élève à aller jusqu'au bout de l'histoire.
Rain
- 87 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Una striscia argentea di spiaggia, palme da cocco e case d’erba creano un’atmosfera di oasi, o forse di allucinazione. Una pioggia incessante, «animata da un’intima rabbia», avvolge i turisti appena arrivati. Tra di loro, un missionario con una cupa fiamma negli occhi e una prostituta in fuga dal suo passato si trovano a fronteggiarsi, combattendo e cercandosi, fino a un tragico epilogo. Anche il secondo racconto del volume, Il reprobo, presenta un paradiso tropicale nell’Oceano Pacifico, dove un dogmatico reverendo e sua sorella, «con l’accanimento di un angelo vendicatore», tentano di redimere un ubriacone dell’isola. Tuttavia, una notte trascorsa con lui su un’isola deserta determinerà il loro destino. Glenway Wescott, amico di Maugham, sottolinea che per cogliere la profondità nei suoi racconti è necessario non confondere la semplicità con l’assenza di significato e riconoscere le idee nascoste in episodi e dialoghi. I due racconti, Rain e The Vessel of Wrath, furono pubblicati rispettivamente nel 1921 e nel 1931. Da Pioggia è stato tratto un film di successo con Rita Hayworth.
Сомерсет Моэм. Записные книжки
- 383 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Das ewig Menschliche. Erzählungen
- 149 pages
- 6 hours of reading
W. Somerset Maugham war ein erfolgreicher und beliebter Autor. Dieser Band umfasst einige seiner bekanntesten Erzählungen, darunter "Das ewig Menschliche", "Jane", "Fußspuren im Dschungel" und "Die Tür des Schicksals".
El traidor
- 95 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Barcelona. 19 cm. 252 p., 1 h. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Colección 'Colección "Todo para Muchos"', numero coleccion(31). Maugham, W. Somerset 1874-1965. Somerset Maugham. Traducción de Mª Luisa Borrás. Esparza. Traducción The traitor. Borràs, Maria Lluïsa. 1931-2010 .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario.
Langues pour tous - 1: Nouvelles anglaises et américaines
- 191 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Human Bondage
- 736 pages
- 26 hours of reading
A masterpiece of modern literature that mirrors Maugham’s own career. Of Human Bondage is the first and most autobiographical of Maugham's novels. It is the story of Philip Carey, an orphan eager for life, love and adventure. After a few months studying in Heidelberg, and a brief spell in Paris as a would-be artist, Philip settles in London to train as a doctor. And that is where he meets Mildred, the loud but irresistible waitress with whom he plunges into a formative, tortured and masochistic affair which very nearly ruins him.
Onwaarschijnlijke verhalen
De meest onwaarschijnlijke verhalen uit de Engelse literatuur van de afgelopen honderd jaar van Oscar Wilde, Ernest Dowson, Arthur Machen, Robert Ross, Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells, Max Beerbohm, H.M. Bateman, D.H. Lawrence, E.M. Forster, W. Somerset Maugham, Roald Dahl, Vyvyan Holland en Harold Acton
- 253 pages
- 9 hours of reading
La giostra
Amore, denaro, ambizioni e convenzioni sociali in un sapiente intreccio narrativo di situazioni ambigue e bizzarre costruito dall'autore con straordinaria capacità descrittiva - Edizione integrale
- 268 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Con i soldi si soffre meglio“ è solita affermare perentoriamente la signora Lay, esponente della ricca aristocrazia inglese e autentico, spregiudicato, impietoso “deus ex machina” della girandola di avventure familiari, di situazioni ambigue ed equivoche messe in scena da Maugham in questo romanzo. La giostra ha infatti l’aspetto di una grande polifonia drammaturgica in cui tutti i personaggi obbediscono alla logica razionalità dell’intreccio e dei più classici colpi di scena. Un forte senso teatrale che Maugham ebbe modo di maturare ed esibire nelle sue brillanti commedie di costume, nei melodrammi, nelle farse che scrisse fino al 1933. Il concatenarsi fitto ed inestricabile degli avvenimenti, guidato dall’autore con tanta sapienza costruttiva, ispirerà qualche decennio dopo uno dei brani più famosi dell’orchestra di Duke Ellington: Merry “ Go “ Round.
Il mago
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Eine Frau von fünfzig Jahren
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Ansichten eines Dichters
- 271 pages
- 10 hours of reading
British and American Short Stories - Simplified Edition
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Part of a series designed to be suitable for students at upper intermediate level, including those preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate examinations. These simplified editions keep within a 2000 word vocabulary, contain exercise material and an introduction to the text and author.
L'humeur passagère
- 276 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Six essais plutôt disparates, en forme de "promenade littéraire". Portrait d'un snob anglais conscient d'être le représentant d'une ancienne famille comtale, les Hare de Hurstmonceux - Mini-biographie du peintre espagnol Zurbaran (17e siècle) - Considérations sur l'essor et la décadence du roman policier - Souvenirs à propos de romanciers célèbres: H.G. Wells, H. James, E. Wharton - etc.
Servidumbre humana
- 685 pages
- 24 hours of reading
With psychological insight Maugham describes people and their surroundings in various places in the world.
Far Eastern Tales
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Short stories, all born of Maugham's experiences in Malaya, Singapore and other outposts of the former British Empire. Whether portraying a ship-borne flight from a lover's curse, murder in the jungle or the remembered East of a repatriate's suburban home, they reveal Maugham as a shrewd and human judge of character and soul. "From the Trade Paperback edition.
Das Lied des Flusses
- 214 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The hairless Mexican and The traitor
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
This is an Intermediate Level title in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of stories - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.
The Creative Impulse and Other Stories
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Maugham writes about three very different people in English settings.
Simplified and abridged by G.C. Thornley ; illustrated by William Burnard. Contains works by: H.G. Wells Oscar Wilde P.G. Wodehouse Katherine Mansfield Edgar Allan Poe Anthony Trollope and W. Somerset Maugham
Die Leidenschaft des Missionars
- 142 pages
- 5 hours of reading
"Diese Erzählung, eine der bekanntesten Maughams, handelt vom seelischen Zusammenbruch eines religiösen Fanatikers. Maugham zeichnet das Charakterportrait eines Mannes, der sich als Stellvertreter Gottes versteht, der weder Gnade noch Barmherzigkeit noch Liebe kennt" Kindlers neues Literatur Lexikon
Jedes Jahr schließt Miss Reid im Winter ihre Teestube in einem berühmten englischen Erholungsort und geht auf Kreuzfahrt. Diesmal reist sie auf der 'Friedrich Weber', einem Frachtschiff, das auch einige Passagiere mitnimmt, und das Ziel ist Cartagena. Die geschwätzige Engländerin ist nach einer Weile die einzige Frau an Bord.
Collected short stories: Vol. 1
- 536 pages
- 19 hours of reading
These 30 short stories, comprising Somerset Maugham's first collection, are set in locations ranging from England, France and Spain to the silver sands of the South Pacific. They include Rain, The Three Fat Women of Antibes, The Voice of the Turtle, and Before the Party.
Honolulu
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Acht Erzählungen sind in diesem Band versammelt. Zur ersten Erzählung schrieb Kindlers Neues Literatur Lexikon: "Die Erzählung 'Regen', eine der bekanntesten und besten Maughams, handelt vom seelischen Zusammenbruch eines religiösen Fanatikers. Maugham zeichnet das Charakterporträt eines Mannes, der sich als Stellvertreter eines Gottes versteht, der weder Gnade noch Barmherzigkeit noch Liebe kennt."
Nou Diari 5. Els Mars Del Sud
- 167 pages
- 6 hours of reading
El mite del paradís del Sud-est asiàtic perdura, tot i que l'autor, amb una ploma aguda, examina críticament la fascinant regió, la seva societat i les seves persones a través de les seves històries. Com a punt de contrast i oposició, les imatges idealitzades de Gauguin il·lustren els textos realistes.
The Escape and other short stories
- 124 pages
- 5 hours of reading
De Singapour à Bangkok, de Saigon à Manille, de Shanghai à Chungking, George cherche à échapper à Mabel, la femme qui l'aime... En vain, Mabel finira par le rattraper au fin fond du Tibet. Destin exemplaire que celui de George... Chacun des personnages de ces nouvelles cherche en effet à s'évader qui d'un pays, qui d'un cauchemar, qui d'une situation financière délicate... ou d'une existence médiocre. Avec souvent, en toile de fond, l'Extrême-Orient cher à Sommerset Maugham. Avec Roger Charing, Ruth Barlow et les autres, évadez-vous...
Schein und Wirklichkeit. Erzählungen
- 254 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A Marriage of Convenience and Other Stories
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
This is an Intermediate Level title in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of stories - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.
Fata Morgana
- 227 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Schauplatz der Erzählungen in Fata Morgana ist die Welt der ehemaligen Kolonialreiche in Ost- und Südostasien. Über Land und Leuten liegt ein melancholischer Zauber, und alltägliche Schicksale weiten sich zu Tragödien aus. Spannung und Psychologie, die bewährte Maugham-Mischung, bieten auch diese zehn Erzählungen über Außenseiter und Entwurzelte in diesem Band: Fata Morgana / Der Brief / Die Dschungel-Residenz / Das Porträt eines Gentlemans / Rohmaterial / Straight Flush / Das Ende der Flucht / Eine flüchtige Beziehung / Red / Neil MacAdam
The Escape and Other Stories
- 42 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The Escape and Other Stories is an Elementary-Level book written by the famous English author W. Somerset Maugham. This brilliant book consists of four short stories including 'The Escape', 'Louise', 'The Ant and the Grasshopper' and 'The Fall of Edward Barnard'.
Great English Short Stories
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Selected short stories introduced by Christopher Isherwood































































