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 ...
This is so beautiful:) I like the colors:)
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ReplyDeleteGood work, Ivana. You really captured the femme fatale with the second one. Excellent!
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DeleteOOh, I feel like I haven't seen you do lots of ink work . These have a Pop art quality to them- well, certainly the first one! I love it!
ReplyDeletethanks....I haven't tried drawing in pop art style yet, I might try it some day.
DeleteHow beautiful are these! I clicked on the link and Ann does have great style. I love the intensity of the blue you used Ivana. It really makes this pop in such a rich and very beautiful way. I totally love the vibrance! Great work darling!
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thanks dear....Blue is a magical colour.:)
DeleteWonderful illustrations my dear,first one it's so real. Have a nice weekend :-)
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ReplyDeletehad you took a break from blogging? in the last weeks in missed some new posts from you.
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yes, I was on a break.
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DeleteMa che belle ed originali queste illustrazioni Ivana!
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grazie Silvia.
DeleteDear Ivana, both illustrations are really beautiful and well-done. I love the result of your professional brushstrokes!
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thank you.
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ReplyDeleteUopće ne vidim tvoje objave na svom blogu, na popisu novih postova. Već sam se pitala što ne pišeš ništa neko vrijeme, sad vidim da si bila marljiva :)
pa zapravo sam bila odsutna skoro mjesec dana pa onda izbacila tri objave u tri dane. Školski primjer lošeg blogera ha ha:).
Deletenicely done my dear. but i would love to see another outfit post from you.
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