The Moon and Sixpence

W. Somerset Maugham's «The Moon and Sixpence» delves into the life of Charles Strickland, a character inspired by the artist Paul Gauguin. Richly adorned with Maugham's signature blend of realism and modernist sensibility, the narrative unfolds in a first-person account that intertwines the mundane and the extraordinary, reflecting the artist's quest for self-actualization amidst societal conventions. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the novel critiques the bourgeois values that often stifle creativity, exploring themes of obsession, sacrifice, and the dichotomy between artistic aspiration and... Edasi