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The Hero Classic Unabridged edition
William Somerset Maugham
The Hero Classic Unabridged edition
William Somerset Maugham
William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was a British playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest paid author during the 1930s. Excerpt: "But human sorrow is like water in an earthen pot. Little by little Colonel Parsons forgot his misery; he had turned it over in his mind so often that at last he grew confused. It became then only a deep wound partly healed, scarring over; and he began to take an interest in the affairs of the life surrounding him. He could read his paper without every word stabbing him by some chance association; and there is nothing like the daily and thorough perusal of a newspaper for dulling a man's brain. He pottered about his garden gossiping with the gardener; made little alterations in the house-bricks and mortar are like an anodyne; he collected stamps; played bezique with his wife; and finally, in his mild, gentle way, found peace of mind...."
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | April 14, 2019 |
ISBN13 | 9788027330201 |
Publishers | e-artnow |
Pages | 124 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 7 mm · 176 g |
Language | English |
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