Oh, what a marvellous choice! I LOVED The painted veil! I read Somerset Maugham in my very early twenties while at University and enjoyed it so much that when I started teaching English -back in Buenos Aires- I "fed" my students with his short stories. At least one of those students remains a S Maugham convert to this day :-). About ten years ago, I went into a feverish re-reading phase and fell in love again with his works with a much more mature view and appreciation. HAPPY READING TO ALL YOUR FOLLOWERS, Henry, and thank you for this!
I saw the latest film a few months ago but never thought to read the book. So glad that you nudged me - I read the book in a couple of days and loved it (& preferred the book ending to the film). Thank you Henry!
I am tempted by this one. I had to read Of Human Bondage years ago in school, and I think I was too immature to understand it way back then. But it kind of put me off Somerset Maugham
Oh, what a marvellous choice! I LOVED The painted veil! I read Somerset Maugham in my very early twenties while at University and enjoyed it so much that when I started teaching English -back in Buenos Aires- I "fed" my students with his short stories. At least one of those students remains a S Maugham convert to this day :-). About ten years ago, I went into a feverish re-reading phase and fell in love again with his works with a much more mature view and appreciation. HAPPY READING TO ALL YOUR FOLLOWERS, Henry, and thank you for this!
Thank you for your lovely note Christina!
You are very welcome, Henry. Feel free to follow me, too. 😉. Happy reading 📚
I've read quite a lot of Maugham, but not The Painted Veil so I'll be adding it to my reading list now.
I saw the latest film a few months ago but never thought to read the book. So glad that you nudged me - I read the book in a couple of days and loved it (& preferred the book ending to the film). Thank you Henry!
That’s wonderful to hear! Thanks Sam.
I am tempted by this one. I had to read Of Human Bondage years ago in school, and I think I was too immature to understand it way back then. But it kind of put me off Somerset Maugham
This is my favorite of his books. The film is glorious, too - Watts and Norton are perfect for these roles.