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Set against the backdrop of 1920s England and Hong Kong, the narrative follows Kitty Fane, a beautiful woman trapped in an unfulfilling marriage. As she navigates her feelings of loneliness and desire, Kitty's journey unfolds amidst themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery. The contrasting settings highlight her internal struggles and the societal expectations of the time, ultimately leading her to confront her own identity and the true nature of love.
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The Painted Veil, William Somerset Maugham
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Painted Veil
- Subtitle
- A Novel about the Human Capacity to Grow, to Change, and to Forgive
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Somerset Maugham
- Publisher
- Intel Premium Book
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 164
- ISBN13
- 9781805470724
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Love, Classics, 20th century, England, Society, 19th century, Great Britain, English Literature, Adapted for Film, Asia, China, Marriage, London, Scandals and Affairs, Infidelity, Hong Kong, Cholera
- First published
- 1925
- Original title
- The Painted Veil
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1920s England and Hong Kong, the narrative follows Kitty Fane, a beautiful woman trapped in an unfulfilling marriage. As she navigates her feelings of loneliness and desire, Kitty's journey unfolds amidst themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery. The contrasting settings highlight her internal struggles and the societal expectations of the time, ultimately leading her to confront her own identity and the true nature of love.