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Exploring the complexities of ambition and artistic passion, the narrative follows Charles Strickland, a middle-aged stockbroker who forsakes his family to chase his dream of becoming an artist. Inspired by the life of Paul Gauguin, the story unfolds through a series of introspective episodes that reveal Strickland's inner turmoil and relentless pursuit of creativity. The novel's impact extends beyond literature, having been adapted into a stage play and a film, showcasing its enduring relevance and artistic themes.
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The Moon and Sixpence, William Somerset Maugham
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- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Somerset Maugham
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2021
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781715753481
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Love, Classics, France, England, Great Britain, English Literature, London, Paris, Money, Artists, Poverty, Hatred, Biographical novels, Impressionism, Starvation, Tahiti, Paul Gauguin, 1848-1903
- First published
- 1919
- Original title
- The Moon and Sixpence
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of ambition and artistic passion, the narrative follows Charles Strickland, a middle-aged stockbroker who forsakes his family to chase his dream of becoming an artist. Inspired by the life of Paul Gauguin, the story unfolds through a series of introspective episodes that reveal Strickland's inner turmoil and relentless pursuit of creativity. The novel's impact extends beyond literature, having been adapted into a stage play and a film, showcasing its enduring relevance and artistic themes.