Liza Of Lambeth; On A Chinese Screen
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books, London
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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This compelling volume presents two distinct yet equally captivating works by a master storyteller. Liza Of Lambeth chronicles the harsh realities and passionate heart of a young factory girl in Victorian London, illustrating the social constraints and emotional turmoil of her existence with stark realism. Complementing this, On A Chinese Screen uncovers a series of vivid vignettes and insightful observations from the author's travels through China, detailing the customs, landscapes, and human dramas encountered. Maugham's keen eye for human nature and his elegant prose infuse both narratives with a profound sense of place and character, offering readers a dual journey into disparate worlds. The collection argues for the enduring power of human experience, whether in the grimy streets of Lambeth or the exotic locales of the Far East.
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$2.54Liza Of Lambeth; On A Chinese Screen
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books, London
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling volume presents two distinct yet equally captivating works by a master storyteller. Liza Of Lambeth chronicles the harsh realities and passionate heart of a young factory girl in Victorian London, illustrating the social constraints and emotional turmoil of her existence with stark realism. Complementing this, On A Chinese Screen uncovers a series of vivid vignettes and insightful observations from the author's travels through China, detailing the customs, landscapes, and human dramas encountered. Maugham's keen eye for human nature and his elegant prose infuse both narratives with a profound sense of place and character, offering readers a dual journey into disparate worlds. The collection argues for the enduring power of human experience, whether in the grimy streets of Lambeth or the exotic locales of the Far East.
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Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books, London
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling volume presents two distinct yet equally captivating works by a master storyteller. Liza Of Lambeth chronicles the harsh realities and passionate heart of a young factory girl in Victorian London, illustrating the social constraints and emotional turmoil of her existence with stark realism. Complementing this, On A Chinese Screen uncovers a series of vivid vignettes and insightful observations from the author's travels through China, detailing the customs, landscapes, and human dramas encountered. Maugham's keen eye for human nature and his elegant prose infuse both narratives with a profound sense of place and character, offering readers a dual journey into disparate worlds. The collection argues for the enduring power of human experience, whether in the grimy streets of Lambeth or the exotic locales of the Far East.
