Of Human Bondage (Bantam Classics) - Softcover

Maugham, W. Somerset; Jane Smiley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 055321392X ISBN 13: 9780553213928

Publisher: Bantam Classics, 1991

Synopsis

A masterpiece of modern literature that mirrors Maugham’s own career.

Of Human Bondage is the first and most autobiographical of Maugham's novels. It is the story of Philip Carey, an orphan eager for life, love and adventure. After a few months studying in Heidelberg, and a brief spell in Paris as a would-be artist, Philip settles in London to train as a doctor. And that is where he meets Mildred, the loud but irresistible waitress with whom he plunges into a formative, tortured and masochistic affair which very nearly ruins him.

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From the Inside Flap:

The first and most autobiographical of Maugham's masterpieces. It is the story of Philip Carey, an orphan eager for life, love and adventure. After a few months studying in Heidelberg, and a brief spell in Paris as a would-be artist, he settles in London to train as a doctor where he meets Mildred, the loud but irresistible waitress with whom he plunges into a tortured and masochistic affair.

"From the Trade Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover:

"The modern writer who has influenced me the most." - George Orwell
"One of my favourite writers." - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
"A writer of great dedication." - Graham Greene

About this edition

• Publisher: Bantam Classics
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 055321392X
• ISBN 13: 9780553213928
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 736