The Hero

Name: The Hero
Author: William Somerset Maugham
ISBN: 9781787249189

Author: William Somerset Maugham
Language: English
Length: 244 pages
ISBN: 9781787249189
Published: 16 October 2018
Imprint: Sovereign

Young Man
Disillusionment
Mediocrity
Purpose
Meaning
Ambition
Love
Societal Expectations
Internal Struggles
Identity

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Description

"The Hero" by W. Somerset Maugham explores the life of a young man, disillusioned by the mediocrity of his existence. As he embarks on a journey to find purpose and meaning, the narrative delves into themes of ambition, love, and societal expectations. Maugham's storytelling captures the internal struggles of the hero, reflecting the universal quest for identity and fulfillment. Against the backdrop of pre-World War I England, the novel presents a poignant commentary on the individual's pursuit of greatness in the face of personal and societal challenges.

Author

W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1965) wrote Of Human Bondage, The Moon and Sixpence, and a famous shelf of stories from the South Seas and the drawing room. A doctor by training, he observed with a cool, professional eye: desire, failure, and the cost of a vocation. With 35 titles in our catalogue, Maugham remains the English novelist of worldly intelligence — never sentimental, always readable.

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