Cover of The Merry-go-round by William Somerset Maugham Ebook The Merry-go-round
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The Merry-go-round

Author
William Somerset Maugham
Language
English
Length
46 pages
ISBN
9781787249172
Published
16 October 2018
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Love
  • Infidelity
  • Societal Expectations
  • London Society
  • Passion
  • Personal Desires
  • Social Norms
  • Relationships
  • Human Emotions
  • Wit

Description

"The Merry-go-round" by W. Somerset Maugham unfolds a tale of love, infidelity, and societal expectations. The narrative revolves around a group of characters whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways. Maugham explores the consequences of passion and the clash between personal desires and social norms. Set against the backdrop of London society, the novel delves into the complexities of relationships, portraying the highs and lows of human emotions. With wit and keen observation, Maugham's storytelling captures the whirlwind of life's merry-go-round, offering a captivating exploration of love and its unpredictable journey.

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.