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Focusing on creativity and individual desire, the story follows Charles Strickland, a middle-aged stockbroker who forsakes his family and career to chase his passion for painting. His journey leads him from London to Paris and finally to Tahiti, where he immerses himself in the local culture and produces significant works. The narrative delves into the consequences of Strickland's selfishness on his loved ones and examines the complexities of human relationships and the sacrifices made for artistic 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
- Double 9 Books
- Released
- 2023
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9789357488075
- 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
- Focusing on creativity and individual desire, the story follows Charles Strickland, a middle-aged stockbroker who forsakes his family and career to chase his passion for painting. His journey leads him from London to Paris and finally to Tahiti, where he immerses himself in the local culture and produces significant works. The narrative delves into the consequences of Strickland's selfishness on his loved ones and examines the complexities of human relationships and the sacrifices made for artistic fulfillment.