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Penguin Classics (1992), Paperback, 448 pages
Description
This classic collection of stories moves from England, France and Spain to the silver sands of the South Pacific. It includes the famous story 'Rain', the tragedy of a narrow-minded and overzealous missionary and a prostitute, and 'The Three Fat Women of Antibes,' an extravagantly sardonic tale of abstention and greed, as well as a host of other brilliant tales.
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LibraryThing member ICANABIBBELG
This final classic collection reveals Somerset Maugham’s unique talent for exposing and exploring the bitter realities of human relationships in tales of love, infidelity, passion and prejudice.
The stories range from “The Lotus Eater” where a man envisions a life of bliss in the
The stories range from “The Lotus Eater” where a man envisions a life of bliss in the
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Mediterranean, to the astringent tales of “The Outstation” and “The Back of Beyond” in Malaya and South East Asia.(less) Show Less
LibraryThing member julsitos2
One of the best authors of the English language. Very readable and morally ironic. His stories drip with humanity that you'll end up wanting more. Superb. His story "The Fat Women of Antibes" is a riot!
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Original publication date
1963
Physical description
448 p.; 7.78 inches
ISBN
0140185895 / 9780140185898