The Moon and Sixpence

Name: The Moon and Sixpence
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: William Somerset Maugham
ISBN: 9781802560305

Author: William Somerset Maugham

Narrator: James Harrington

Unabridged: 6 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Interactive Media

Published: 08/22/2024

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

"The Moon and Sixpence" by W. Somerset Maugham is a riveting exploration of artistic passion and unconventional life. Inspired by the life of Paul Gauguin, the novel follows Charles Strickland, who abandons convention to pursue art. Maugham delves into the clash between societal norms and individual freedom, portraying Strickland's tumultuous journey through Europe and Tahiti. With vivid prose and profound insights, the story navigates themes of creativity, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of one's true calling. Strickland's unconventional choices provoke reflection on the nature of art and the price one pays for breaking free from societal expectations.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ilse on August 03, 2021

Life isn’t long enough for love and art. Years ago I read and thoroughly enjoyed W. Somerset Maugham’s Theatre, so when I found a copy of The Moon and Sixpence in the bookcase, it looked the perfect breezy weekend diversion I was looking for before I would embark on the finale of Thomas Mann’ s D......more

Goodreads review by Rajat on July 20, 2015

Fair warning, this is going to be a long review for this is a book that is close to my heart written by an author whom I deeply admire. The Right Time There are some books that walk into your life at an opportune time. I'm talking about the books that send a pleasant shiver down your spine laden with......more

Goodreads review by Georgia on April 13, 2024

Remember your first taste of beer as a kid? Sour, not sweet like a soft drink, it was hard to swallow. Still you tried. That was me reading The Moon and Sixpence. I hated Strickland, the stockbroker turned painter who deserts his wife and children to go off to Paris and Tahiti. His every word was re......more