The Magician, William Somerset Maugham
The Magician, William Somerset Maugham
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The Magician

Author: William Somerset Maugham

Narrator: James Harrington

Unabridged: 6 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/23/2024

Synopsis

"The Magician" by W. Somerset Maugham explores the dark world of Oliver Haddo, a sinister magician. When Haddo seeks to create life through occult practices, chaos ensues. Maugham's narrative delves into the supernatural, the macabre, and the consequences of forbidden knowledge. As Haddo's malevolent ambitions unfold, the story becomes a thrilling journey into the mystical and the boundaries between science and the occult. With vivid characters and a sense of foreboding, the novel captivates readers with its exploration of the shadowy realms where magic and science intersect.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brett

This was a strange and yet entertaining story. This story is not based off traditional witchcraft but gets more into the shadowy and occult black arts. It started out with ordinary people with ordinary lives for the time period until the mysterious Oliver Haddo comes into their lives. Doctor Arthur......more

Goodreads review by Tim

This is a rather strange, but fascinating little book. Despite the short length (196 on my edition) it feels almost like two separate books It starts off as something like a comedy of errors, then slowly becomes more sinister until it becomes a flat out horror novel. The story focuses on a couple tha......more

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