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The Painted Veil. Illustrated
William Somerset Maugham
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Publisher:
Andrii Ponomarenko
Andrii Ponomarenko
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Open - No Protection
Open - No Protection
Publication Year:
2025
2025
ISBN-13:
9786178558659
Description:
The Painted Veil by William Somerset Maugham is a poignant and thought-provoking novel about love, betrayal, and redemption. Set in the 1920s, the story follows Kitty Fane, a young, vain woman trapped in an unhappy marriage to her reserved and idealistic husband, Walter, a bacteriologist.
After Walter discovers her affair with a charming but superficial man, he punishes her by taking her to a remote cholera-stricken region in China. There, amidst the hardships and desolation, Kitty embarks on a journey of self-discovery, reevaluating her values and understanding the complexities of love and human connection.
Rich in emotional depth and evocative descriptions, The Painted Veil explores themes of forgiveness, personal growth, and the fragility of life. Maugham’s masterful storytelling and his portrayal of flawed, relatable characters make this novel a timeless classic.
After Walter discovers her affair with a charming but superficial man, he punishes her by taking her to a remote cholera-stricken region in China. There, amidst the hardships and desolation, Kitty embarks on a journey of self-discovery, reevaluating her values and understanding the complexities of love and human connection.
Rich in emotional depth and evocative descriptions, The Painted Veil explores themes of forgiveness, personal growth, and the fragility of life. Maugham’s masterful storytelling and his portrayal of flawed, relatable characters make this novel a timeless classic.
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