The Moon And Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham
The novel is a fictionalized account inspired by the life of the painter Paul Gauguin. It follows Charles Strickland, a stockbroker who abandons his wife and children to pursue his passion for painting. Strickland's relentless and uncompromising pursuit of artistic expression leads him to a life of poverty in Paris and ultimately to Tahiti, where he finds a new muse in the exotic landscape and people. His disregard for social convention and personal relationships is portrayed in stark contrast to his sublime artistic achievements, raising questions about the nature of genius, the sacrifices made for art, and the price of personal freedom.
The 2486th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1919
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-350
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- The Moon and Sixpence
- 月亮与六便士
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 43rd on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)
- 422nd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)