Somerset maugham novel and the painted veil, first published in 1925, is regarded as one of his best the story is largely set in hong kong, before shifting to mainland china, and centres on a troubled marriage between two young brits who are vastly different in personality, temperament and upbringing. Somerset maugham the painted veil this ebook is material and must not be copied, reproduced, transferred, distributed, leased, licensed or publicly performed or used in any way except as specifically permitted in writing by the publishers, as allowed under the terms and conditions under which it was purchased or as strictly. The title is taken from percy bysshe shelleys sonnet which begins lift not the painted veil which those who live call life. Jan 05, 2011 set in england and hong kong in the 1920s, the painted veil is the story of the beautiful but lovestarved kitty fane. Among his masterpieces, which included plays and short stories, are the novels of human bondage 1915, the painted veil 1925, and the razors edge 1944. Maugham instead trained as a doctor, although he never practised professionally, as his first novel. The painted veil mass market paperback january 1, 1967 by w. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Somerset maugham 18741965 was a master storyteller known for his skill with plotting and conveying the nuance of relationships. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and. Both maughams parents died before he was 10, and the orphaned boy was raised by a paternal uncle who was emotionally cold. The painted veil is a story of love, jealousy, vanity and perhaps redemption. The painted veil vintage classics by maugham, w somerset. Set in england and hong kong in the 1920s, the painted veil is.
Unsatisfied by her marriage, she starts an affair with charming, attractive and exciting charles townsend. Young, beautiful, and shallow, she marries walter fane after. But when walter discovers her deception, he exacts a strange and terrible vengeance. Somerset maugham, 9780099286875, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
Set in england and hong kong in the 1920s, the painted veil is the story of the beautiful but lovestarved kitty fane. Although maugham struggled early on, by 1904 he had four dramas running simultaneously in london. Somerset maugham william somerset maugham and other ebooks from all genres of literature, both fiction and nonfiction, historical documents and sheet music, all of which are available on a subscription basis. The painted veil is a beautifully written affirmation of the human capacity to grow, to change, and to forgive. May 29, 2001 buy the painted veil vintage classics by maugham, w somerset 2001 by maugham, w. Set in the 1920s in england, hong kong, and china, the painted veil is the story of twentysomething kitty fane. I would definitely recommend his books as easytoread classics. Lift not the painted veil which those who live call. Bbc audiobooks i began listening to the 2007 blackstone audio version, but switched about an hour in to the 2008 bbc audiobooks version because i disliked the narrator kate reading narrates the blackstone audio version and sophie ward narrates the bbc audiobooks version.
About the painted veil set in england and hong kong in the 1920s, the painted veil is the story of the beautiful but lovestarved kitty fane. The main characters of this classics, fiction story are. In fact, there have only been two maugham novels i disliked the magician and the moon and the sixpence. It was short, a fast read, and possessed of an intriguing setting. The painted veil by somerset maugham james reads books. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 246 pages and is available in paperback format. Somerset maugham novel and the painted veil, first published in 1925, is regarded as one of his best. The painted veil vintage international kindle edition by. The latest maugham film, a new version of the painted veil starring edward norton, naomi watts and liev schreiber, which opens dec. May 04, 2001 william somerset maugham was born in 1874 and lived in paris until he was ten. Dec 10, 2006 the latest maugham film, a new version of the painted veil starring edward norton, naomi watts and liev schreiber, which opens dec.
Somerset maugham, 9780099286875, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Kitty fane is the beautiful but shallow wife of walter, a bacteriologist stationed in hong kong. The painted veil, at least the novel version, is the story of kittys introspection and selfimprovement. William somerset maugham was born in 1874 and lived in paris until he was ten. Born in the british embassy in paris, where his father worked, maugham was an orphan by the age of ten. The title is taken from percy bysshe shelleys sonnet, which begins lift not the painted veil which those who live call life.
The biographer richard cordell notes that the book was influenced by maugham s study of science and his work as a houseman at st thomas hospital. Lift not the painted veil which those who live call life. Set in england and hong kong in the 1920s, the painted veil is the story of the beautiful but. The painted veil vintage international series by w. Sep 28, 2015 the painted veil by somerset maugham this is the meanest book ive read in a long time. But on the whole maugham sets out to entertain us on an adventure in the far east and overall he achieves his goal. Somerset maugham, was an english playwright, novelist, and short story writer. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The painted veil opens with a husband arriving home early to find his wife, kitty, the main character, in bed with his boss. Amidst an exotic and inhospitable backdrop, we follow a fallible protagonist fighting her desires and petty vanities. Much to my chagrin, i cannot change the typeface of this posting. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The painted veil william somerset maugham this is a book to get lost in, not just in the usual way of books, but in a way that is haunting and will have you musing for days and days, long after you have turned the final page. The first edition of the novel was published in april 1925, and was written by w.
He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highestpaid author during the 1930s. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the painted veil vintage international. It is not a love story, which the 2006 film adaptation starring edward norton and naomi watts might lead you to believe. Some other good ones are the razors edge, of human bondage, and theatre. He was raised by an uncle, who tried to persuade the youngster to become an accountant or parson. He read every evening till kitty went to bed and then went into a laboratory which he had fitted up in one of the bungalows empty rooms. May 04, 2011 while i was in the midst of a somerset maugham obsession triggered by selina hastingss superb biography, i mentioned that i thought the painted veil would be an excellent choice for the literary ladies book club. Kitty may not be clever or deep, but she is beautiful and well bred. The painted veil vintage international kindle edition by maugham, w. It focuses on a young debutante named kitty garstin, who, after rejecting dozens of marriage proposals, finds herself marrying an eccentric doctor named walter fane.
When her husband discovers her adulter, isbn 9780307277770 buy the the painted veil ebook. Jun 07, 2012 the painted veil william somerset maugham this is a book to get lost in, not just in the usual way of books, but in a way that is haunting and will have you musing for days and days, long after you have turned the final page. The novel written by maugham in 1925 is popular and has been made into a movie on three occasions as the painted veil 1934, the. Somerset maugham the painted veil see other formats. Somerset maugham 1874 1965 was a british playwright, novelist and short story writer. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he forces her to accompany him to the heart of a cholera epidemic. Nov 08, 2016 the painted veil, at least the novel version, is the story of kittys introspection and selfimprovement. William somerset maugham maugham, william language. Dec 17, 2009 of the novels ive read, though, i count the painted veil among my favorites, alongside mrs. Buy the painted veil vintage classics by maugham, w somerset 2001 by maugham, w. The painted veil vintage classics english edition ebook. The biographer richard cordell notes that the book was influenced by maughams study of science and his work as a houseman at st thomas hospital.
Somerset maugham is an author i quite enjoy, so ive been collecting his books as ive come across them. An uncompromising and selfdestructive deserts his wife, family, business, and civilization for his art. Yr pages file size type download format find printed copy. Maugham was a great shortstory writer, but by now his stories have been collected and reassembled in so many different volumes that its very difficult to suggest a particular title. The title is taken from percy bysshe shelleys sonnet, which begins lift not the. There are many foolish people in the world and when a man in a rather high position puts on no frills, slaps them on th. This study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the painted veil. The painted veil vintage international kindle edition. Stripped of the british society of her youth and the small but effective society she fought so hard to attain in hong kong, she is compelled by her. The story is largely set in hong kong, before shifting to mainland china, and centres on a troubled marriage between two young brits who are vastly different in personality, temperament and upbringing. Somerset maugham, which was first serialized in cosmopolitan and nashs magazine. Both maughams parents died before he was 10, and he was.
Somerset maugham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the painted veil. Free download or read online the painted veil pdf epub book. Thomas hospital with the idea of practising medicine, but the success of his first novel, liza of lambeth, published in 1897, won him over to literature. The painted veil is the fifth book ive read from my tbr pile challenge list. While i was in the midst of a somerset maugham obsession triggered by selina hastingss superb biography, i mentioned that i thought the painted veil would be an excellent choice for the literary ladies book club. He was educated at kings school, canterbury, and at heidelberg university. He does not confront the two lovers, but he later forces kitty to either leave hong kong with him for the remote, cholera ridden. The painted veil by william somerset maugham free ebooks. The painted veil is a 1925 novel by british author w.
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