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Exploring the tension between artistic ambition and societal obligations, the novel follows Strickland, a London stockbroker who abandons his family to pursue painting in Paris. His journey reflects the struggle between duty and desire, showcasing the complexities of creativity and the sacrifices it entails. Maugham's portrayal of Strickland's transformation from a conventional life to one of artistic fervor highlights the often painful consequences of following one's passion. This classic work delves into themes of genius, disappointment, and the human condition.
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The Moon and Sixpence, William Somerset Maugham
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2021
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- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- William Somerset Maugham
- Vydavatel
- Mint Editions
- Rok vydání
- 2021
- Počet stran
- 210
- ISBN13
- 9781513283241
- Série
- Štítky
- Beletrie, Láska, Klasika, Francie, Anglie, Velká Británie, Anglická literatura, Londýn, Paříž, Peníze, Umělci, Chudoba, Nenávist, Životopisné romány, Impresionismus, Hladovění, Tahiti, Paul Gauguin, 1848-1903
- První vydání
- 1919
- Původní název
- The Moon and Sixpence
- Hodnocení
- 4,5 z 5
- Anotace
- Exploring the tension between artistic ambition and societal obligations, the novel follows Strickland, a London stockbroker who abandons his family to pursue painting in Paris. His journey reflects the struggle between duty and desire, showcasing the complexities of creativity and the sacrifices it entails. Maugham's portrayal of Strickland's transformation from a conventional life to one of artistic fervor highlights the often painful consequences of following one's passion. This classic work delves into themes of genius, disappointment, and the human condition.