{"product_id":"far-eastern-tales-by-w-somerset-maugham","title":"Far eastern tales by W. Somerset Maugham","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eBook Summary –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eFar Eastern Tales\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of short stories by W. Somerset Maugham, inspired by his travels through colonial Southeast Asia and the South Pacific in the early 20th century. The stories are set in locations such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Borneo, and explore themes of colonial life, moral ambiguity, personal failure, and cultural conflict. Through characters like colonial officers, planters, traders, and isolated expatriates, Maugham reveals the psychological tensions and human weaknesses hidden beneath the surface of empire. Standout stories include \u003cem data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eThe Outstation\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eThe Letter\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eThe Pool\u003c\/em\u003e, all showcasing Maugham's understated prose, sharp observation, and mastery of the ironic twist. The tales often depict lonely, morally compromised individuals grappling with isolation, desire, and the consequences of their choices in remote and unforgiving settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1736\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. Somerset Maugham \u003c\/strong\u003e(1874–1965) was a British playwright, novelist, and short story writer, known for his keen psychological insight, worldly settings, and subtle irony. Although trained as a doctor, Maugham found early success as a writer and went on to become one of the most commercially successful authors of his time. His most famous works include the novel \u003cem data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eOf Human Bondage\u003c\/em\u003e, the semi-autobiographical \u003cem data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eThe Razor’s Edge\u003c\/em\u003e, and numerous acclaimed short stories. Maugham traveled extensively, and his experiences—particularly in Asia and the South Pacific—profoundly shaped his fiction. His concise, lucid prose and interest in human frailty earned him lasting respect, and he remains a key figure in early 20th-century English literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45259229692090,"sku":"35JGGGIDD-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/far_8d3c2a1f-90c0-402c-9c29-710a4727d181.jpg?v=1761152468","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/far-eastern-tales-by-w-somerset-maugham","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}