The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham

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Author Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965
Title The Painted Veil
Note Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary "The Painted Veil" by W. Somerset Maugham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of infidelity, love, and self-discovery through the experiences of its central character, Kitty Fane, who is caught in a tumultuous affair. The narrative delves into her complex relationships with her husband, Walter Fane, and her lover, Charles Townsend, against the backdrop of a cholera epidemic in China. The opening of the novel introduces Kitty and Walter Fane in a state of emotional turmoil, revealing the tension simmering in their marriage. There is a sense of dread as they hear a mysterious attempt to open a door, which heightens their anxiety and suggests underlying secrets. Maugham captures Kitty's inner conflict as she grapples with her feelings toward both her husband and her lover while providing glimpses of their lives in Tching-Yen. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that their existence in a colonial setting and the choices they make will lead to profound personal consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Adultery -- Fiction
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Married people -- Fiction
Subject China -- Fiction
Subject Cholera -- Fiction
Subject British -- China -- Fiction
Subject Bacteriologists -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 64682
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Most Recently Updated Apr 19, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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