{"product_id":"of-human-bondage-rare-books-2","title":"Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham (rare books)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eOf Human Bondage\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful coming-of-age novel that follows Philip Carey, an orphan born with a clubfoot, as he searches for meaning, identity, and emotional fulfillment. Philip grows up feeling lonely and insecure, eventually leaving home to study art in Paris and later medicine in London. His life becomes entangled in a painful, obsessive relationship with Mildred, a cold and manipulative woman who repeatedly rejects and humiliates him. Despite the emotional turmoil, Philip continues to pursue self-discovery through friendships, travel, education, and work. Over time, he learns that freedom comes not from escaping life’s struggles but from accepting them. The novel explores themes of love, desire, insecurity, ambition, and the human need for connection. Ultimately, Philip finds peace in a modest, meaningful life built on self-acceptance rather than desperate longing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. Somerset Maugham\u003c\/strong\u003e (1874–1965) was a celebrated British novelist, playwright, and short-story writer known for his clear prose, sharp psychological insight, and storytelling mastery. A trained doctor, Maugham used his observations of human behavior to create realistic, emotionally rich characters. He became one of the most widely read authors of the 20th century, with works such as \u003cem data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eOf Human Bondage\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eThe Razor’s Edge\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eThe Moon and Sixpence\u003c\/em\u003e earning international acclaim. His writing often explores themes of identity, morality, personal struggle, and the complexities of human relationships. Maugham's style—direct, empathetic, and deeply reflective—continues to influence modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45552950182145,"sku":"31K5TDFK1-Used","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/17po.jpg?v=1725008718","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/of-human-bondage-rare-books-2","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}