Moon and Sixpence
by M
About This Novel
"The Moon and Sixpence" is one of the most important novel masterpieces by the famous British writer and "story master" Maugham. The British painter in the novel is based on the French post-Impressionist master Paul Gauguin. The protagonist was originally a successful securities broker, but became obsessed with painting when he reached middle age. He suddenly abandoned his home and went to Paris to pursue the ideal of painting. He finally chose to abandon the civilized world and escape to the isolated island of Tahiti in the South Pacific...
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Strickland has never given up on painting. This is a kind of persistence and a longing for the "moon". This is also the reason why he has always persisted.
Strickland left his family to pursue his dreams, not to elope with his lover. Although his family is important to him, his dreams are also important.
Mrs. Strickland is a gentle and happy person. She keeps the whole house in order, which shows her ability to run the house. She is a beautiful woman.
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Official(3)Scraped 4d ago
Strickland has never given up on painting. This is a kind of persistence and a longing for the "moon". This is also the reason why he has always persisted.
Strickland left his family to pursue his dreams, not to elope with his lover. Although his family is important to him, his dreams are also important.
Mrs. Strickland is a gentle and happy person. She keeps the whole house in order, which shows her ability to run the house. She is a beautiful woman.
