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Of Human Bondage

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Somerset Maugham's "Of Human Bondage" is a semi-autobiographical novel exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning.

The story follows Philip Carey, a young man with a clubfoot, as he navigates the complexities of life and relationships.

Maugham's masterful storytelling and his insightful portrayal of human emotions have made "Of Human Bondage" a classic of English literature.

The novel's exploration of themes such as ambition, self-discovery, and the human condition continues to resonate with readers.

Its unflinching portrayal of human flaws and its exploration of the complexities of human relationships have secured its place as a literary masterpiece.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

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Lisa Marciano
as a classic coming-of-age novel illustrative of labyrinthine personal development.
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Karina Longworth
in relation to a film adaptation.
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Henry Hathaway (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 11)
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Jacques Sagot
como una de las dos novelas destacadas de Somerset Maugham antes de referirse a su apropiación del relato de Cocteau.
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Peter Hitchens
as an author whose work he admires.
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Episode 271: The Literary Life of Peter Hitchens
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Hugo Rifkind
as an influential novel about growing up and confronting values, which informed his thinking.
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Mentioned by John as a novel by W. Somerset Maugham, whose name inspired the character Somerset and whose work appears on John Doe’s reading list.
Se7en (1995) | Ep. 86 - Part 2
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Pete Quiñones
as a book every young person should read.
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Jeremy McCandless
as a book he read and enjoyed.
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Thomas777
among his favorite authors.
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Thomas777
as a book that every young person should read.
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