Publisher's Synopsis
The Moon and Sixpence is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham, first published in 1919. The book is loosely based on the life of the French artist Paul Gauguin, and tells the story of Charles Strickland, a middle-aged English stockbroker who abandons his wife and children to pursue his passion for painting in Paris. Strickland's obsession with art takes him to Tahiti, where he lives a primitive and unconventional life, and creates some of his most powerful works. The novel is narrated by an unnamed writer who becomes fascinated with Strickland's story, and begins to investigate his life and work. Through his research, the narrator uncovers the truth about Strickland's past, including his troubled marriage and his estrangement from his family. The Moon and Sixpence is a powerful exploration of the nature of art, passion, and creativity, and the sacrifices that artists must make in order to pursue their vision. It is also a portrait of a complex and enigmatic character, whose unconventional life and work continue to fascinate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
