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The story follows Charles Strickland, a man who abandons his family to pursue his passion for painting, mirroring the life of artist Paul Gauguin. In Paris, Strickland remains aloof, ignoring the camaraderie of fellow artist Dirk Stroeve. His reckless pursuit of art leads to turmoil as he entangles himself with Blanche, Stroeve's wife, causing heartbreak and chaos among those he leaves behind. The narrative explores themes of obsession, artistic ambition, and the impact of personal choices on relationships.
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The Moon and Sixpence, William Somerset Maugham
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- Released
- 2018
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Somerset Maugham
- Publisher
- SMK Books
- Released
- 2018
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781515434634
- 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 story follows Charles Strickland, a man who abandons his family to pursue his passion for painting, mirroring the life of artist Paul Gauguin. In Paris, Strickland remains aloof, ignoring the camaraderie of fellow artist Dirk Stroeve. His reckless pursuit of art leads to turmoil as he entangles himself with Blanche, Stroeve's wife, causing heartbreak and chaos among those he leaves behind. The narrative explores themes of obsession, artistic ambition, and the impact of personal choices on relationships.