Foreign Book - Here and There

Foreign Book - Here and There Author: W. Somerset Maugham Collection: ISBN: Release Date: 1949 Pages: Hard Cover Language: English Condition: Good Publisher: The Reprint Society Literary Genre: "Here and There" is a collection that brings together 24 selected short stories by W. Somerset Maugham, originally published in 1948. As the title suggests ("Here and There"), the book reflects the author's cosmopolitan nature. It features narratives set in both urban European locales and the distant colonial territories he visited. Key themes and style: Human nature—Maugham explores moral duplicity, weaknesses, and the passions that drive people. Cultural and colonial conflict: Stories set in colonial outposts (like Malaysia) address social tensions, racial prejudices, and the loneliness of expatriates. Direct and cynical prose: The author uses a clear, observant, and sometimes ironic narrative about high society conventions. Notable stories included Among the stories present in this Amazon edition, the following stand out: The Lotus Eater (The Lotus Eater): A reflection on laziness and the abandonment of traditional ambitions in exchange for an idyllic life on an Italian island. The Ant and the Grasshopper (The Ant and the Grasshopper): A modern and ironic retelling of the famous fable about work and play. Lord Mountdrago: A psychological tale about power, pride, and the impact of dreams on reality. The Verger: The story of an illiterate sacristan who overcomes adversity after losing his job at the church and ends up prospering in the business world. "Here and There" is a collection of 24 selected short stories by W. Somerset Maugham, originally published in 1948. As the title suggests, the book reflects the author's cosmopolitan nature. It features narratives set in both urban European locales and the distant colonial territories he visited. Key themes and style: Human nature—Maugham explores moral duplicity, weaknesses, and the passions that drive people. Cultural and colonial conflict: Stories set in colonial outposts (like Malaysia) address social tensions, racial prejudices, and the loneliness of expatriates. Direct and cynical prose: The author uses a clear, observant, and sometimes ironic narrative about high society conventions. Notable stories included Among the stories present in this Amazon edition, the following stand out: The Lotus Eater (The Lotus Eater): A reflection on laziness and the abandonment of traditional ambitions in exchange for an idyllic life on an Italian island. The Ant and the Grasshopper (The Ant and the Grasshopper): A modern and ironic retelling of the famous fable about work and play. Lord Mountdrago: A psychological tale about power, pride, and the impact of dreams on reality. The Verger: The story of an illiterate sacristan who overcomes adversity after losing his job at the church and ends up prospering in the business world.