- EAN13
- 9782385822699
- Éditeur
- Quick Read
- Date de publication
- 24/04/2024
- Langue
- anglais
- Fiches UNIMARC
- S'identifier
Livre numérique
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Aide EAN13 : 9782385822699
- Fichier EPUB, libre d'utilisation
- Fichier Mobipocket, libre d'utilisation
- Lecture en ligne, lecture en ligne
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Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each
chapter.
\- Reading time of the complete text: 1 day
\- Reading time of the summarized text: about 2 hours
"Of Human Bondage" is a 1915 novel by W. Somerset Maugham, considered his
masterpiece and partly autobiographical. The plot follows Philip Carey, an
orphan with a club foot, through his struggles and relationships. The title is
derived from Spinoza's Ethics, reflecting the theme of emotional enslavement.
Maugham's personal experiences, such as his stammer and early loss of parents,
are reflected in the protagonist. The novel also delves into art, with
references to renowned painters and their works. "Of Human Bondage" has been
adapted into TV and film, with various notable actors portraying the
characters. The story's impact is evident in popular culture, with references
in films like "Spider-Man: Homecoming." Overall, the novel is a compelling
exploration of human emotions, relationships, and the pursuit of contentment.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each
chapter.
\- Reading time of the complete text: 1 day
\- Reading time of the summarized text: about 2 hours
"Of Human Bondage" is a 1915 novel by W. Somerset Maugham, considered his
masterpiece and partly autobiographical. The plot follows Philip Carey, an
orphan with a club foot, through his struggles and relationships. The title is
derived from Spinoza's Ethics, reflecting the theme of emotional enslavement.
Maugham's personal experiences, such as his stammer and early loss of parents,
are reflected in the protagonist. The novel also delves into art, with
references to renowned painters and their works. "Of Human Bondage" has been
adapted into TV and film, with various notable actors portraying the
characters. The story's impact is evident in popular culture, with references
in films like "Spider-Man: Homecoming." Overall, the novel is a compelling
exploration of human emotions, relationships, and the pursuit of contentment.
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