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Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
When W. Somerset Maugham was twenty-three, and had taken his medical degrees at St. Thomas' Hospital, he went to Seville determined to earn his living as a writer. His first novel "Lisa of Lambeth" had been a modest success. His next manuscript was called "The Artistic Temperament of Stephen Carey" and he sent it to Fisher Unwin who refused to...  more »
ISBN: 46547
Pages: 309
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Publisher: Pocket Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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This book was easy to put down but also easy to pick back up. Although it's supposed to be one of Maugham's best, I far preferred "The Moon and Sixpence."
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One of the best writers ever. A great look into his life.
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A classic well worth your time.
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I could not get into it.
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This was very interesting ... even if the end was slightly predictable. I turned the last page wanting to read more and wishing it would continue on with his life. You had to feel sorry for Philip who had such a rough life and things falling against him as he tries to decide what to do with himself. Although this is an abridged edition, I don't feel like I missed out on anything. I think if it was any longer it would have dragged out.

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