The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham
Set against the backdrop of 1920s colonial China, this poignant tale follows Kitty Fane, a young Englishwoman trapped in a loveless marriage with her bacteriologist husband, Walter. After Walter discovers Kitty's infidelity, he takes her to a remote village ravaged by a cholera epidemic, where she is forced to confront her own shortcomings and seek redemption. Through her journey of self-discovery, Kitty learns about love, forgiveness, and the complexities of human relationships, ultimately finding a sense of purpose and inner strength in the most unexpected of places.
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- Published
- 1925
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 246-300
- Original Language
- English
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(4.4)
- Alternate Titles
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- O Véu Pintado
- 面纱
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