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The narrative centers on Charles Strickland, a London stockbroker who forsakes his mundane existence to chase his fervent desire for art. Inspired by the life of Paul Gauguin, the story explores the profound sacrifices and intense obsessions that define the path of a true artist, showcasing the struggle between societal expectations and personal fulfillment.
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The Moon and Sixpence, William Somerset Maugham
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- 2024
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Somerset Maugham
- Publisher
- NATAL PUBLISHING, LLC
- Released
- 2024
- Pages
- 228
- ISBN13
- 9798330277537
- 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 London stockbroker who forsakes his mundane existence to chase his fervent desire for art. Inspired by the life of Paul Gauguin, the story explores the profound sacrifices and intense obsessions that define the path of a true artist, showcasing the struggle between societal expectations and personal fulfillment.