The Moon and Sixpence (written by Somerset Maugham)
About This Novel
This book is based on the life of French post-Impressionist painter Gauguin. A broker of the British Stock Exchange who lived a stable life suddenly abandoned his wife and children and went to Paris to pursue his ideal of painting. In a foreign country, he not only suffered physically from poverty and hunger, but also endured mental pain in search of expression techniques. After some bizarre encounters, the protagonist finally leaves the civilized world and escapes to the isolated island of Tahiti, where he finds the tranquility of his soul and an atmosphere suitable for his artistic temperament. This book triggers people's thinking about breaking away from secular society and finding a spiritual home.
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Official(5)Scraped 6d ago
Moon: Genius
The moon is Strickland, unattainable, no one understands, and being alone is the true self. Sixpence, in my opinion, is the incomprehension of people at that time about Strickland. Why was he not interested in money? Why could he abandon his identity as a securities trader and pursue an unattainable dream of being a painter? Sixpence was a common concept of the era and was an over-reliance on money.
Finished reading
It's quite touching. Pursue your inner thoughts. Life is not static. Change starts with yourself.
Thoughts after viewing
Whether it's the moon or sixpence, as long as you follow your own heart, there will be no regrets.
Very nice
Sixpence symbolizes vulgar money worship
Why do likeable women always marry boring men? Because a smart man will not marry a lovable woman.
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Official(5)Scraped 6d ago
Moon: Genius
The moon is Strickland, unattainable, no one understands, and being alone is the true self. Sixpence, in my opinion, is the incomprehension of people at that time about Strickland. Why was he not interested in money? Why could he abandon his identity as a securities trader and pursue an unattainable dream of being a painter? Sixpence was a common concept of the era and was an over-reliance on money.
Finished reading
It's quite touching. Pursue your inner thoughts. Life is not static. Change starts with yourself.
Thoughts after viewing
Whether it's the moon or sixpence, as long as you follow your own heart, there will be no regrets.
Very nice
Sixpence symbolizes vulgar money worship
Why do likeable women always marry boring men? Because a smart man will not marry a lovable woman.
