La gente siempre esta en el filo de una navaja, dice un proverbio oriental y en el se baso el ingles Somerset Maugham para una de sus ultimas novelas, en donde los protagonistas son un joven intelectual y una muchacha que solo ansia ser rica. Ese conflicto entre la mente y lo material lleva a una serie de interesantes desarrollos.
Larry Darrell is a young man whose experiences in World War I lead him to question the meaning of his comfortable life. Postponing his engagement to Isabel, he travels first to Europe and then to India, where his studies with a Hindu holy man change his life.
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"I really enjoyed this novel. It gave a glimpse into the 40's life in Europe. Maugham writes with such description that you can visualize the looks on his characters faces. A lot was packed into this little book. " — Mary (4 out of 5 stars)
"I really enjoyed this novel. It gave a glimpse into the 40's life in Europe. Maugham writes with such description that you can visualize the looks on his characters faces. A lot was packed into this little book. "
" This is another one I read way back. I loved that nice girl character who became a drug addict. "
" This is one of a handful that I've re-read several times, and will again. At different times, I've really related to Larry and to Sophie. I always get something out of it. I love Maugham. "
" About the fifth time I've read this. Got hooked on it when I watched the movie of the same name starring Tyrone Power many, many years ago. W. Somerset Maugham is one of my favourite writers. "
" A young man lost in the world's confusion, like me "
" So much for a classic. At least I finished it. "
" I enjoyed this book very much. I could not put it down! I love Larry's character! "
" Love this book! Maugham is a beautiful writer, and he has great insight into the human psyche and experience. The novel was touching, yet honest. "
" One of my favorite books of all time - literally could not put it down. So beautifully written - characters were full of depth. "
" A man's search for truth and the meaning of life. Moving and profound. One of my favorite books of all time. "
William Somerset Maugham (1874–1965) was born in Paris, the son of a British embassy official, and grew up in England. He studied medicine and officially qualified as a doctor before turning to writing. One of the twentieth century’s most popular novelists as well as a celebrated playwright, critic, and short-story writer, he also served as a secret agent for the British during World War I.
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