Collected Short Stories: Volume 2

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Evocative short tales of human nature and drama.

Somerset Maugham's second volume of short stories is a treasure trove for those who appreciate wit coupled with a keen observation of human weaknesses. Perfect for the reader who enjoys traveling through pages to diverse settings like Malaya, America, and England, all while exploring the depth of intriguing characters and the complexities of their lives. If you're someone who relishes literary craftsmanship that can distill the essence of the human condition in a few poignant pages, this collection is for you.

  • Audie Award for Classic (2003)
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Collected Short Stories: Volume 2

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ISBN: 9780140185904
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1992-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.38
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Somerset Maugham's irony and cool detachment made him an acknowledged master of the short story. The stories collected here are typical of Maugham's wry perception of human weakness and his unique talent for evoking a sense of time and place. They are set in familiar Maugham territory - the South Seas, Europe and America - but they are all concise and compelling dramas played out by unforgettable characters. The collection includes some of Maugham's most famous stories: "The Alien Corn," "Flotsam and Jetsam" and particularly "The Vessel of Wrath," a surprising tale of burgeoning love between a repressed mission lady and a drunken reprobate.
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Evocative short tales of human nature and drama.

Somerset Maugham's second volume of short stories is a treasure trove for those who appreciate wit coupled with a keen observation of human weaknesses. Perfect for the reader who enjoys traveling through pages to diverse settings like Malaya, America, and England, all while exploring the depth of intriguing characters and the complexities of their lives. If you're someone who relishes literary craftsmanship that can distill the essence of the human condition in a few poignant pages, this collection is for you.

  • Audie Award for Classic (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.