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The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands

Author
William Somerset Maugham
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
6 hours 43 minutes
ISBN
9781802560312
Published
23 August 2024
Imprint
Sovereign
  • South Sea Islands
  • short stories
  • adventure
  • romance
  • culture
  • tropical
  • human nature
  • colonialism
  • exotic
  • transformation

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"The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands" by W. Somerset Maugham offers a collection of poignant tales set in the exotic South Seas. Maugham weaves stories of love, colonial life, and cultural clash. Each narrative unveils the human condition against a backdrop of tropical beauty. With vivid characters and insightful prose, the collection explores the fragility of human emotions and the transformative power of the islands. The tales offer a glimpse into the complexities of desire, loss, and the profound impact of the South Seas on those who venture into its enchanting realm.

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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