The moon and sixpence
Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-19651990
Book
Charles Strickland, a conventional stockbroker abandons his wife and children for Paris and Tahiti, to live his life as a painter. Whilst his betrayal of family, duty and honour gives him the freedom to achieve greatness, his decision leads to an obsession which carries severe implications.
Main title:
The moon and sixpence / W. Somerset Maugham.
Work:
Imprint:
London : Mandarin, 1990.
Collation:
214p. ; 18cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London : Heinemann, 1919.
ISBN:
9780749303433 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.912
Local class:
823.912Ma
Language:
English
Index terms:
Fiction in English
BRN:
302176