The Painted Veil

A Novel about the Human Capacity to Grow, to Change, and to Forgive

Auteurs

• William Somerset Maugham

Paramètres

• 164 pages
• 6 heures de lecture

• 20e siècle
• Amour
• Classiques
• Fiction
• Fiction historique

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Set against the backdrop of 1920s England and Hong Kong, the narrative follows Kitty Fane, a beautiful woman trapped in an unfulfilling marriage. As she navigates her feelings of loneliness and desire, Kitty's journey unfolds amidst themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery. The contrasting settings highlight her internal struggles and the societal expectations of the time, ultimately leading her to confront her own identity and the true nature of love.

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• Année de publication: 2022
• Reliure: (souple)