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Collected Short Stories Volume 1
Series: Maugham Short Stories
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It includes the famous story 'Rain', the tragedy of a narrow-minded and overzealous missionary and a prostitute, and 'The Three Fat Women of Antibes,' an extravagantly sardonic tale of abstention and greed, as well as a host of other brilliant tales.
The first volume of collected short stories, written by a master of the form
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Collected Short Stories Volume 1, written by a master of the form, is a classic collection that traverses various landscapes from England, France, and Spain to the silver sands of the South Pacific.
Among the stories is the renowned 'Rain', portraying the tragedy of a narrow-minded and overzealous missionary and a prostitute. Another notable inclusion is 'The Three Fat Women of Antibes', an extravagantly sardonic tale of abstention and greed.
This volume offers a host of other brilliant tales, each showcasing W. Somerset Maugham's deft storytelling and profound understanding of human nature.
Series: Maugham Short Stories
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Collected Short Stories Volume 1
Collected Short Stories Volume 1, written by a master of the form, is a classic collection that traverses various landscapes from England, France, and Spain to the silver sands of the South Pacific. Among the stories is the renowned 'Rain', portraying the tragedy of a narrow-minded and overzealous missionary and a prostitute. Another notable inclusion is 'The Three Fat Women...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
Collected Short Stories Volume 3
The third volume of Somerset Maugham's Collected Short Stories, introduced by the author, contains the celebrated series about Ashenden, a secret service agent in World War I. Based on Maugham's own experiences with the British Intelligence service in Switzerland, the stories are vignettes in which he dramatises both the romance and absurdity of espionage as well as its ruthlessness and...Paperback$3400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
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Collected Short Stories Volume 1 by W. Somerset Maugham is praised for its fascinating tales and sharply revealed characters, showcasing a fine narrative craft. Critics note Maugham's superb storytelling ability, highlighting his worldly and sardonic understanding of the human condition, with writing at the forefront of his life.
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ISBN: 9780099287391
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 December 2000
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 379g
Pages: 544
About the Author
William Somerset Maugham was born in 1874 and lived in Paris until he was ten. He was educated at King's School, Canterbury, and at Heidelberg University. He spent some time at St. Thomas' Hospital with the idea of practising medicine, but the success of his first novel, Liza of Lambeth, published in 1897, won him over to literature. Of Human Bondage, the first of his masterpieces, came out in 1915, and with the publication in 1919 of The Moon and Sixpence his reputation as a novelist was established. At the same time his fame as a successful playwright and writer was being consolidated with acclaimed productions of various plays and the publication of several short story collections. His other works include travel books, essays, criticism and the autobiographical The Summing Up and A Writer's Notebook. In 1927 Somerset Maugham settled in the South of France and lived there until his death in 1965
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