A Second Baker's Dozen
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Heinemann, 1970
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight foxing prelims & text block, binding sound.
W. Somerset Maugham's A Second Baker's Dozen presents a compelling collection of thirteen short stories, each a masterclass in narrative precision and psychological insight. This volume chronicles the varied lives and moral quandaries of individuals across diverse settings, from colonial outposts to European drawing rooms. Maugham's sharp prose uncovers the complexities of human desire, ambition, and folly with a distinctive blend of wit and understated cynicism. The narratives illustrate the author's profound understanding of the human condition, offering readers a captivating glimpse into the foibles and triumphs that define us. It is a testament to Maugham's enduring skill as a storyteller, delivering tales that resonate with timeless observations on society and personal struggle.
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Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Heinemann, 1970
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight foxing prelims & text block, binding sound.
W. Somerset Maugham's A Second Baker's Dozen presents a compelling collection of thirteen short stories, each a masterclass in narrative precision and psychological insight. This volume chronicles the varied lives and moral quandaries of individuals across diverse settings, from colonial outposts to European drawing rooms. Maugham's sharp prose uncovers the complexities of human desire, ambition, and folly with a distinctive blend of wit and understated cynicism. The narratives illustrate the author's profound understanding of the human condition, offering readers a captivating glimpse into the foibles and triumphs that define us. It is a testament to Maugham's enduring skill as a storyteller, delivering tales that resonate with timeless observations on society and personal struggle.
