THE PAINTED VEIL, A NOVEL BY W.SOMERSET MAUGHAM (BOOK REVIEW)
Hello, dear readers! In this post, I'll review The Painted Veil , a novel by British writer William Somerset Maugham. Published in 1925, this novel was initially considered controversial because of its frank portrayal of martial infidelity. However, I think the implication of diplomatic corruption and the critique of British class system had something to do with it as well. Perhaps it hit a bit too close too home for the 1920th society, and for some especially so. The author faced a lawsuit and had to change the surnames of its protagonist, something that he talks about in the Preface . Moreover, Maugham had to replace Hong Kong with an imaginary name Tching-Yen, thought, this imaginary name was not used in later editions. We don't know whether Maugham was inspired by any particular couple when writing this story, but we do know that he draw from his work experience as a doctor and his dabbling in science. This novel, whose title is a direct reference to Shelley's famous ...
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Jako su lijepe, pogotovo prva :))
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These are great paintings! I particularly love the full length painting of the lady, there is a timelessness to her, she is very intriguing! also I want to say a HUGE thank you for your sweetest comments on my blog, you are a very lovely lady! x x x
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Fantastic! love the first one :)
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Great post dear Ivana! Beautiful illustrations!!!
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As always your illustrations are so colorful and unhackneyed, Ivana. When I see each new post with sketches which you share, I'm always feel a bit sorry that I have no spare time for drawing:(
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Dear Ivana, looks like loved out many sides from you on that day! Love all your illustrations, especially that you painted this variety of women. I think you are really aware of the power of women. Hope you have an enjoying Pentecost so far.
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Very nice Ivana! I especially like the fluid feel of the first one.
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Love has a logic of its own. That is very pretty as is all of your gorgeous art! xoxo
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Prva mi je najdraža! ;)
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