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The Tenth Man: A Tragic Comedy in Three Acts

Author
William Somerset Maugham
Language
English
Length
212 pages
ISBN
9781787362758
Published
25 March 2021
Imprint
Sovereign
  • mortality
  • legacy
  • relationships
  • humor
  • pathos
  • wealth
  • terminal illness
  • reflection
  • wit
  • human insight

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"The Tenth Man: A Tragic Comedy in Three Acts" by William Somerset Maugham presents a compelling narrative that skillfully blends humor and pathos. The story revolves around George Winter, a wealthy industrialist who learns he has a terminal illness. Facing mortality, George grapples with his legacy and relationships, prompting a series of reflective yet comedic interactions with friends and family. Maugham's sharp wit and deep human insight create a poignant exploration of life's absurdities and the quest for meaning.

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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