The moon and sixpence
Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-19652006
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Charles Strickland, a conventional stockbroker abandons his wife and children for Paris and Tahiti, to live his life as a painter. Whilst his betrayal of family, duty and honour gives him the freedom to achieve greatness, his decision leads to an obsession which carries severe implications.
Main title:
The moon and sixpence / W. Somerset Maugham.
Work:
Imprint:
London : Vintage, 1999.
Collation:
224 p.
Series title:
Notes:
First published: London : Heinemann, 1919.
ISBN:
9780099284765 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.912FICTION
Language:
English
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BRN:
93843