Of Human Bondage (bilingual Classic)
About This Novel
"The Shackles of Life" is Maugham's masterpiece, published in 1915. It is based on the author's real life experiences in his early years and has an obvious autobiographical flavor. This book became popular all over the world in the 20th century and was regarded as a "perfect work" by Maugham himself. The protagonist of the novel, Philip, comes from a wealthy family, but his parents died when he was young and he was born lame. He spent his childhood in a sojourn life where he was much ignored. After entering the society as an adult, he suffered from all kinds of troubles in life. He experienced confusion, frustration, pain, and disappointment. Finally, he gave up unrealistic fantasies, got rid of all kinds of mental shackles, and chose a life path that suits him. The text of the work is popular, concise and profound. It can be said to be a manifesto calling for the comprehensive and complete freedom and liberation of human nature.
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