W Somerset Maugham
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The Painted Veil – Integrity in Writing, the Power of Conversation, and Grief
Note: This post covers the same book as my vlog review, but I wanted to share some additional thoughts in written format as well, for those not interested in watching the longish video (understandably! 🙂 ). “Love’s Labor’s Lost” – Or Not? W. Somerset Maugham’s 1925 novel centers around a young woman, Kitty Fane, who Continue reading
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Analyzing The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham – Love, Death, and Christian Parallels
Maugham’s The Painted Veil is a sordid yet strangely beautiful 1920s novel about betrayal and loyalty during a cholera epidemic. It was so excellent, I wanted to share my thoughts before my reactions grew stale (hence the lofi / technical difficulties). In spite of its dated-ness, I do recommend this book overall – it’s definitely Continue reading
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