Description
AuthorW. Somerset Maughm
Publisher The Modern Library 1942
Binding hardcover but without dustjacket
Condition fine condition, no visible wear but lacks dust jacket
Summary
Of Human Bondage, by W. Somerset Maugham, follows the life of Philip Carey, a sensitive orphan with a clubfoot. His journey toward self-acceptance, driven by his passions for art and human relationships, is riddled with personal struggles and questions of identity, love, and meaning. From the English countryside to Parisian art schools, Philip confronts both internal and external challenges, including unrequited love and financial hardship. The novel is an enduring meditation on the complexity of the human experience, and Maugham’s introspective narrative style makes it one of the most important works of 20th-century English literature. This 1940 Modern Library edition is highly collectible for its historical significance and quality of print, making it a valued piece in any literary collection.