| Author |
Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965 |
| Title |
Of Human Bondage
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Of_Human_Bondage
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| Summary |
"Of Human Bondage" by W. Somerset Maugham is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of Philip Carey, an orphaned boy with a club-foot, as he navigates through a journey of personal growth, love, and the search for independence against the backdrop of a society that often emphasizes class and physical appearance. The opening of the novel introduces Philip as a child who is deeply affected by the loss of his mother. After being taken to live with his uncle, Mr. Carey, and Aunt Louisa, we see glimpses of his early childhood experiences, including his attempts to bond with his new caregivers and the emotional scars left by his mother's death. Philip's struggles with feeling out of place due to his deformity foreshadow a lifetime of challenges in seeking acceptance and understanding in a world that often discriminates against him. The narrative establishes a rich emotional landscape, highlighting themes of grief, identity, and the complexities of human relationships that will unfold as Philip's life progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
People with disabilities -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Physicians -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Bildungsromans
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| Subject |
Artists -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
351 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 1995 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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