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The Moon and Sixpence (Inspired by the Real Life Story of Paul Gauguin)
| Author | : William Somerset Maugham |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2023-11-27 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : |
William Somerset Maugham's novel, The Moon and Sixpence, is a gripping exploration of the life and art of Charles Strickland, a character inspired by the real-life story of renowned French artist, Paul Gauguin. The book delves into themes of artistic genius, obsession, and unconventional living, presented in Maugham's signature crisp and incisive prose. Set in the vibrant art scene of early 20th century Paris, the novel offers a vivid depiction of Strickland's tumultuous journey in search of artistic fulfillment at all costs. The narrative unfolds with a sense of mystery and intrigue, keeping readers captivated till the very end. Maugham's deep understanding of human nature is on full display, making The Moon and Sixpence a timeless classic in English literature. William Somerset Maugham, a well-traveled and highly acclaimed British author, draws on his own experiences to create a compelling fictional account of an artist's existential quest. Having had personal interactions with artists like Gauguin, Maugham brings a sense of authenticity and depth to the character of Charles Strickland, making the novel all the more engaging and thought-provoking. I highly recommend The Moon and Sixpence to readers seeking a profound exploration of art, passion, and the complexities of human existence. Maugham's masterful storytelling and deep psychological insights make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the fascinating world of artistic genius and its consequences.
The Mystery of Orcival Annotated
| Author | : Émile Gaboriau |
| Publisher | : Independently Published |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2021-04 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
About BookThe Mystery of Orcival is a novel by Émile Gaboriau, published in 1867, and part of the Monsieur Lecoq series. Similar to Sherlock Holmes, Lecoq is a genius detective; arrogant, proud, a master of disguise, and known for deducing things that others cannot see. The character was apparently based on Eugène François Vidocq, a police officer who used to be a thief.
The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham
| Author | : Selina Hastings |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 914 |
| Release | : 2012-07-01 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1611457041 |
He was a brilliant teller of tales, one of the most widely read authors of the twentieth century, and at one time the most famous writer in the world, yet W. Somerset Maugham’s own true story has never been fully told. At last, the truth is revealed in a landmark biography by the award-winning writer Selina Hastings. Granted unprecedented access to Maugham’s personal correspondence and to newly uncovered interviews with his only child, Hastings portrays the secret loves, betrayals, integrity, and passion that inspired Maugham to create such classics as The Razor’s Edge and Of Human Bondage. Portrayed in full for the first time is Maugham’s disastrous marriage to Syrie Wellcome, a manipulative society woman who trapped Maugham with a pregnancy and an attempted suicide. Hastings also explores Maugham’s many affairs with men, including his great love, Gerald Haxton, an alcoholic charmer. Maugham’s work in secret intelligence during two world wars is described in fascinating detail—experiences that provided the inspiration for the groundbreaking Ashenden stories. From the West End to Broadway, from China to the South Pacific, Maugham’s remarkably productive life is thrillingly recounted as Hastings uncovers the real stories behind such classics as Rain, The Painted Veil, Cakes & Ale, and other well-known tales.
Artistic Individuality: A Study of Selected 20th Century Artist's Novels.
| Author | : Zivile Gimbutas |
| Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 2012-09-21 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1479711128 |
In this study of a series of artist novels, individuality is elucidated by childhood experiences, sensuality and receptivity, the urge for self-expression, relation to nature, and creative work. Individuality is essentially the recognition of one’s self as a unique part of a whole, which is apt to be discovered in kinship with nature and expressed in aesthetics that stem from an appreciation of nature. The featured novels are Willa Cather’s The Song of the Lark, M. Allen Cunningham’s Lost Son, James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, W. Somerset Maugham’s The Moon and Sixpence, Dodie Smith’s I Capture the Castle, John Updike’s Seek My Face, and Virginia Woolf ’s To the Lighthouse.
Gauguin
| Author | : Fabrizio Dori |
| Publisher | : SelfMadeHero |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017-03-14 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9781910593271 |
In 1891, Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) arrives on the French Polynesian island of Tahiti. In this lush paradise, he is liberated from the concerns of the city-dwelling European. He is free: to love, to sing, and to create. In Copenhagen, Gauguin's wife enjoys no such freedom. She would rather forget her odious husband and his degenerate artwork. Instead, in a city resistant to the avant-garde, she is tasked with selling a collection of his extravagantly priced Tahitian paintings. When they finally go on sale--in Paris, shortly after Gauguin's return--sales are catastrophic. For Monet, Renoir, and the rest of the old guard, nothing indicates that these bizarre, visionary works are of any lasting significance. Gauguin: The Other World is a revelatory biography of an artist whose qualities as a man won him few admirers in his own lifetime, but whose talents as a painter would have an enormous influence on the art of Picasso, Matisse, and many more.
The Moon and Sixpence
| Author | : William Somerset Maugham |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 230 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780140185973 |
A British stockbroker abandons his wife and career to pursue a simple life as an artist in Tahiti
Catalina
| Author | : W. Somerset Maugham |
| Publisher | : eBookIt.com |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 2021-01-29 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1456636367 |
When a sixteen-year-old Spanish girl sees a religious vision while praying in a convent, she becomes involved in a series of humorous adventures. Catalina is a crippled girl, supposedly cured by divine intervention after witnessing a vision of the Virgin Mary. As a result of this, she is pressured into becoming a nun in a Carmelite convent. The Bishop of Segovia, himself undergoing a crisis of faith, becomes involved in the debate about the debt owed to god by Catalina for her cure, but the girl resists all attempts to control her life, determined to marry the man she loves. She joins a troupe of strolling players and becomes the most famous actress in all of Spain.
Up at the Villa
| Author | : W. Somerset Maugham |
| Publisher | : DigiCat |
| Total Pages | : 92 |
| Release | : 2022-08-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Up at the Villa" by W. Somerset Maugham. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Any Resemblance to Actual Persons
| Author | : Hal Erickson |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 412 |
| Release | : 2017-11-28 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1476629307 |
Most film buffs know that Citizen Kane was based on the life of publisher William Randolph Hearst. But few are aware that key characters in films like Double Indemnity, Cool Hand Luke, Jaws, Rain Man, A Few Good Men and Zero Dark Thirty were inspired by actual persons. This survey of a clef characters covers a selection of fictionalized personalities, beginning with the Silent Era. The landmark lawsuit surrounding Rasputin and the Empress (1932) introduced disclaimers in film credits, assuring audiences that characters were not based on real people--even when they were. Entries cover screen incarnations of Wyatt Earp, Al Capone, Bing Crosby, Amelia Earhart, Buster Keaton, Howard Hughes, Janis Joplin and Richard Nixon, along with the inspirations behind perennial favorites like Charlie Chan and Indiana Jones.
