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Of Human Bondage

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The narrative centers on Philip Carey, a young man with a clubbed foot, as he navigates life after being orphaned. Drawing from Maugham's own experiences, the story unfolds through Philip's travels across Germany, Paris, and London, highlighting his quest for identity and fulfillment. His relationships with four significant women—each representing different aspects of love and ambition—shape his journey. The novel poignantly examines the tension between personal aspirations and the limitations of reality, making it a profound coming-of-age tale.

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Of Human Bondage, William Somerset Maugham

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2017
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Language
English
Publisher
Neeland Media
Released
2017
Format
Paperback
Pages
532
ISBN13
9781420956832
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First published
1915
Original title
Of Human Bondage
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The narrative centers on Philip Carey, a young man with a clubbed foot, as he navigates life after being orphaned. Drawing from Maugham's own experiences, the story unfolds through Philip's travels across Germany, Paris, and London, highlighting his quest for identity and fulfillment. His relationships with four significant women—each representing different aspects of love and ambition—shape his journey. The novel poignantly examines the tension between personal aspirations and the limitations of reality, making it a profound coming-of-age tale.