The Moon and Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham (ISBN:0375724567)

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		The Moon and Sixpence
	
				(53 reviews)			
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			W. Somerset Maugham		
	
Based on the life of Paul Gauguin, The Moon and Sixpence is W. Somerset Maugham's ode to the powerful forces behind creative genius.Charles...more
 Based on the life of Paul Gauguin, The Moon and Sixpence is W. Somerset Maugham's ode to the powerful forces behind creative genius.Charles Strickland is a staid banker, a man of wealth and privilege.  He is also a man possessed of an unquenchable desire to create art.  As Strickland pursues his artistic vision, he leaves London for Paris and Tahiti, and in his quest makes sacrifices that leaves the lives of those closest to him in tatters.  Through Maugham's sympathetic eye Stricland's tortured and cruel soul becomes a symbol of the blessing and the curse of transcendent artistic genius, and the cost in humans lives it sometimes demands.   less

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
I am always smittened by Somerset. This one is a big hit, and I cannot believe that it was written in 1919!  Somerset is particularly good at analyzing character. I say, instead of writing commentary on this book, pick it up and just enjoy it!

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
A startling and moving picture of Charles Strickland (aka Paul Gauguin) and his art/life. So well written and focused.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Only read the book as I've frequented many a pub called 'The Moon and Sixpence',but found it a very good book, the character of Charles Strickland is brilliant and I would recommend it to anyone.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Just read. Maugham is perfect.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
This book really stretched my paradigm at the time I read it (in college).  It's truly fascinating to observe someone completely disregarding the rules and morals of life as blatantly as this guy.  No wonder the narrator was as fascinated with him as I was!  It says a lot about society and that urge in all of us.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Love his style of storytelling, very clever.  loved his characters too.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Based on the life of artist Paul Gaugin and his turmoils...Maugham brings out the message loud and clear..life of an artist is not an easy one!..i personally think its whole luck if u  can make it big when it comes to selling your paintings when u still alive.A must read for every artist...i can personally relate to it.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
The story itself is a little slow, but the asides, casual observations about life, art, and the human condition, are staggering (hence my new favorite facebook quote) A must-read especially for writers.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
I don't know why I should like this book.  I suppose it is just that, in spite of the jovial misogyny and unlikeable characters, the writing is good.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Good story of a tormented artist.

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