Moon and Sixpence
By William Somerset Maugham
- Release Date: 1965-01-01
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
The Moon and Sixpence is a novel by W Somerset Maugham, told in episodic form by a first-person narrator, in a series of glimpses into the mind and soul of the central character Charles Strickland, a middle-aged English stockbroker, who abandons his wife and children abruptly to pursue his desire to become an artist. The story is said to be loosely based on the life of the painter Paul Gauguin.
Reviews
It's a super nice book!
5By TT.Z.Deep thoughts about the life of an individual.Well written fiction
5By coozoeVery easy to read and very entertaining. One of my favorite authors."...life isn't long enough for love and art"
5By BarkmeowketchupA moving story beautifully told.
