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by W. Somerset Maugham (Author) "THE DAY BROKE grey and dull ..." (more)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 736 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam USA; Reprint edition (1 Jan 1920)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 055321392X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553213928
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.5 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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" 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

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A young man struggling for self-realization is caught up in a destructive love affair.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life!, 12 Jul 1999
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After an accident, I had a lot of time on my hands, and began to catch up on great classics. I picked up Of Human Bondage and couldn't put it down. Through the experiences of Philip Carey, I saw that I, like him, could do better with my life if I took charge and lived up to my potential. The fire the book generated stayed with me, and a few months later I quit my unsatisfying job and returned to college. To me, that's one of the marks of a great book: it makes you think and then act on what you learned.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Like looking into a mirror...This book examines us all., 6 Sep 1999
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I was completely shocked to find out that how much Philip Carey, a handicapped and introspective orphan, who longs for true love and the meaning of life was a portrait of myself. Maugham has written a book that is far deeper than any other great authors have ventured to go. One might fancy himself more aware of his existence if he reads a great deal, thinks of the human condition, longs for passion, rejects materialism, seeks pleasure in art and finds daily routine and common desires boring. But Maugham shows how one might just find that the true meaning of life does not come from great authors, philosophers and absolute idealism. In fact, Maugham (through Philip's eyes) sees beauty and a sense of power from meaninglessness of our lives (We are born, we live, and we die.) Maugham lays out peneratrating examination of poets, artists, philosophers, and religious figures blinded by their ideals as well as people we choose to be family, friends and lovers. Despite his violent urges to love and his insensentivity toward women who love him, Philip remains a very sympathetic figure who we try to understand because of his lonely life. Ultimately, he triumphs. By freeing himself from his 'ideas' of love and the meaning of life painted by great artists, writers and philosopher. He finally does something that is good for HIM. If you have to read one book in your entire life, let this be the one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written, excellent story- a masterpiece, 27 Aug 1998
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Maugham's semi-autobiography. Incredibly well written. Holds your interest from beginning to end. You will think about it for a long time afterword.
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Man is born free and is everywhere in chains"
"Of Human Bondage" is a novel which which has the rare gift of penetrating to the core of human experience and endeavour. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Certainly Autobiographical
The closeness, detail and candor Maugham writes about Philip Carey is certainly reflective of something autobiographical. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Rare Jewel Founded Unexpectly
this book demonstrates the enigmatic way which maugham leds his readers to the inner most soul of his creation. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Insight into Disability
Philip Carey's clubfoot drove his characterization at least as much as the loss of his parents at an early age. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Amazed by the other reviewers ...
Frankly, I am amazed at some of the reviews posted for this novel. 'More-than-enough@hotmail.com' gives away the entire story - so why read it at all? Read more
Published on 16 April 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A Unrequited love, of passion that is not returned in kind.
"Of Human Bondage", a novel by W. Somerset Maugham, is about a man's bondage to love or passion. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for 20-somethings who enjoy classics.
Somerset Maughm's masterpiece provides wonderful insights into the angst of finding the meaning of one's life. Maughm covers the first thirty years of a young man's life. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars PLAINLY ONE OF TWENTIETH CENTURY'S BEST
I cannot imagine a more enthralling, perceptive account of human nature. We see Philip Carey through his own eyes; we become angry and frustrated with him; and we weep profusely... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A true masterpiece that rivals Dickens' David Copperfield
Before I started reading this book, I was wondering if this book will live up to its ponderous title. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book that made Maugham my favorite author!
I have never read a book more voraciously, nor identified with a protagonist so much as in this phenomenal masterpiece. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 1998

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