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The narrative centers on Charles Strickland, a middle-aged English stockbroker who forsakes his family to follow his artistic ambitions. Through episodic glimpses, the first-person narrator explores Strickland's complex psyche and relentless pursuit of creativity. The novel draws inspiration from the life of painter Paul Gauguin, highlighting themes of passion, sacrifice, and the conflict between societal expectations and personal fulfillment.
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The Moon and Sixpence, William Somerset Maugham
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- Released
- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Somerset Maugham
- Publisher
- Delhi Open Books
- Released
- 2023
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN13
- 9789357991186
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Classics, Love, France, England, Great Britain, English Literature, London, Money, Paris, Poverty, Artists, Hatred, Biographical novels, Starvation, Impressionism, Tahiti, Paul Gauguin, 1848-1903
- First published
- 1919
- Original title
- The Moon and Sixpence
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative centers on Charles Strickland, a middle-aged English stockbroker who forsakes his family to follow his artistic ambitions. Through episodic glimpses, the first-person narrator explores Strickland's complex psyche and relentless pursuit of creativity. The novel draws inspiration from the life of painter Paul Gauguin, highlighting themes of passion, sacrifice, and the conflict between societal expectations and personal fulfillment.