Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage

Author: W. Somerset Maugham

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Published: 2021-05-28

Total Pages: 573

ISBN-13: 1513288253

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Of Human Bondage (1915) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Inspired by his experiences as an orphan and young student, Maugham composed his masterpiece. Adapted several times for film, Of Human Bondage is a story of tragedy, perseverance, and the eternal search for happiness which drives us as much as it haunts our every move. Orphaned as a boy, Philip Carey is raised in an affectionless household by his aunt and uncle. Although his Aunt Louisa tries to make him feel welcome, William proves an uncaring, vindictive man. Left to fend for himself most days, Philip finds solace in the family’s substantial collection of books, which serve as an escape for the imaginative boy. Sent to study at a prestigious boarding school, Philip struggles to fit in with his peers, who abuse him for his intelligence and club foot. Despite his struggles, he perseveres in his studies and chooses his own path in life, moving to Heidelberg, Germany and denying his uncle’s wish that he attend Oxford. As he struggles to become a professional artist, Philip learns that one’s dreams are often unsubstantiated in the world of the living. Of Human Bondage is a tale of desire, disappointment, and romance by a master stylist with a keen sense of the complications inherent to human nature. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of W. Somerset Maugham’s Of Human Bondage is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

A Case of Human Bondage
A Case of Human Bondage

Author: Beverley Nichols

Publisher: London : Secker & Warburg

Published: 1966

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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An essay recounting the breakup of the marriage of Somerset Maugham and his wife, Syrie.

Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage

Author: W. Somerset Maugham

Publisher: Bantam Classics

Published: 2006-02-28

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 0553902377

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A masterpiece of modern literature that mirrors Maugham’s own career. Of Human Bondage is the first and most autobiographical of Maugham's novels. It is the story of Philip Carey, an orphan eager for life, love and adventure. After a few months studying in Heidelberg, and a brief spell in Paris as a would-be artist, Philip settles in London to train as a doctor. And that is where he meets Mildred, the loud but irresistible waitress with whom he plunges into a formative, tortured and masochistic affair which very nearly ruins him.

On Human Bondage
On Human Bondage

Author: John Bodel

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-12-27

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 1119162483

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On Human Bondage—a critical reexamination of Orlando Patterson’s groundbreaking Slavery and Social Death—assesses how his theories have stood the test of time and applies them to new case studies. Discusses the novel ideas of social death and natal alienation, as Patterson first presented them 35 years ago and as they are understood today Brings together exciting new work by a group of esteemed historians of slavery, as well as a final chapter by Patterson himself that responds to and expands upon the other contributions Provides insights into slave societies around the world and across time, from classical Greece and Rome to modern Brazil and the Caribbean, and from Han China and pre-colonial South Asia to early modern Europe and the New World Delves into a wide range of topics, including the reformation of social identity after slavery, the new historicist approach to slavery, rituals of enslavement and servitude, questions of honor and dishonor, and symbolic imagery of slavery

Holy War and Human Bondage
Holy War and Human Bondage

Author: Robert C. Davis

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2009-07-01

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 0313065403

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Holy War and Human Bondage: Tales of Christian-Muslim Slavery in the Early-Modern Mediterranean tells a story unfamiliar to most modern readers—how this pervasive servitude involved, connected, and divided those on both sides of the Mediterranean. The work explores how men and women, Christians and Muslims, Jews and sub-Saharan Africans experienced their capture and bondage, while comparing what they went through with what black Africans endured in the Americas. Drawing heavily on archival sources not previously available in English, Holy War and Human Bondage teems with personal and highly felt stories of Muslims and Christians who personally fell into captivity and slavery, or who struggled to free relatives and co-religionists in bondage. In these pages, readers will discover how much race slavery and faith slavery once resembled one other and how much they overlapped in the Early-Modern mind. Each produced its share of personal suffering and social devastation—yet the whims of history have made the one virtually synonymous with human bondage while confining the other to almost complete oblivion.

Merit, Meaning, and Human Bondage
Merit, Meaning, and Human Bondage

Author: Nomy Arpaly

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2009-08-15

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1400824508

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Perhaps everything we think, feel, and do is determined, and humans--like stones or clouds--are slaves to the laws of nature. Would that be a terrible state? Philosophers who take the incompatibilist position think so, arguing that a deterministic world would be one without moral responsibility and perhaps without true love, meaningful art, and real rationality. But compatibilists and semicompatibilists argue that determinism need not worry us. As long as our actions stem, in an appropriate way, from us, or respond in some way to reasons, our actions are meaningful and can be judged on their moral (or other) merit. In this highly original work, Nomy Arpaly argues that a deterministic world does not preclude moral responsibility, rationality, and love--in short, meaningful lives--but that there would still be something lamentable about a deterministic world. A person may respond well to reasons, and her actions may faithfully reflect her true self or values, but she may still feel that she is not free. Arpaly argues that compatibilists and semicompatibilists are wrong to dismiss this feeling--for which there are no philosophical consolations--as philosophically irrelevant. On the way to this bittersweet conclusion, Arpaly sets forth surprising theories about acting for reasons, the widely accepted idea that "ought implies can," moral blame, and more.

Real Food
Real Food

Author: Nina Planck

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2016-05-10

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 163286570X

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Hailed as the "patron saint of farmers' markets" by the Guardian and called one of the "great food activists" by Vanity Fair's David Kamp, Nina Planck was on the vanguard of the real food movement, and her first book remains a vital and original contribution to the hot debate about what to eat and why. In lively, personal chapters on produce, dairy, meat, fish, chocolate, and other real foods, Nina explains how ancient foods like beef and butter have been falsely accused, while industrial foods like corn syrup and soybean oil have created a triple epidemic of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The New York Times said that Real Food "poses a convincing alternative to the prevailing dietary guidelines, even those treated as gospel." A rebuttal to dietary fads and a clarion call for the return to old-fashioned foods, Real Food no longer seems radical, if only because the conversation has caught up to Nina Planck. Indeed, it has become gospel in its own right. This special tenth-anniversary edition includes a foreword by Nina Teicholz (The Big Fat Surprise) and a new introduction from the author.

Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage

Author: William Somerset Maugham

Publisher:

Published: 1915

Total Pages: 784

ISBN-13:

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A club-footed orphan struggles for independence, his intellectual development and his attempt to become an artist.

Inhuman Bondage
Inhuman Bondage

Author: David Brion Davis

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2008-06-05

Total Pages: 467

ISBN-13: 0195339444

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Davis begins with the dramatic "Amistad" case, and then looks at slavery in the American South and the abolitionists who defeated one of human history's greatest evils.

Of Human Bondage (Autobiographical Novel)
Of Human Bondage (Autobiographical Novel)

Author: William Somerset Maugham

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-04

Total Pages: 845

ISBN-13:

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William Somerset Maugham's 'Of Human Bondage' is a poignant and introspective exploration of the human condition, following the life of Philip Carey as he navigates love, ambition, and self-discovery. Written in a reflective and observant style, Maugham delves deep into the complexities of relationships and the search for fulfillment, painting a vivid portrait of a man struggling to break free from the constraints of societal expectations. Set in the early 20th century, the novel showcases Maugham's keen insight into human emotions and desires, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. As a well-traveled and cosmopolitan writer, Maugham drew inspiration from his own experiences to craft 'Of Human Bondage', infusing the narrative with a sense of authenticity and depth. His background in medicine and years spent living in various countries provided him with a rich tapestry of human stories to draw upon, adding a layer of realism to the novel's characters and themes. I highly recommend 'Of Human Bondage' to readers interested in thought-provoking literature that delves into the complexities of the human psyche. Maugham's masterful storytelling and keen observations offer a compelling exploration of love, loss, and the search for meaning, making this novel a must-read for anyone yearning for a deeper understanding of the human experience.