The Shackles of Life (part 1)
by H
About This Novel
"The Shackles of Life" is a recognized masterpiece by the British writer Somerset Maugham, and it is also an autobiographical novel. Since the book came out, it has been adapted for the big screen three times and was selected as one of the "Top 100 English Novels of the 20th Century". The protagonist Philip in the book has lived an unfortunate life since he was a child. Both of his parents died, he was born lame, and he spent his childhood in a strange and oppressive environment. When he entered society, he experienced the pain of disillusioned ideals and the pain of love. Although he suffered a lot, he never gave up on himself, but moved forward resolutely on the more bumpy road of life. After going through various hardships, Philip finally got rid of the shackles that had restricted his mind and spirit before, and found a direction in life that suited him.
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Children, you have to discover everything by yourself, otherwise, no one will teach you!
At dawn, the sky is overcast and covered with dark clouds
I found myself free forever from the painful and unhappy memories that had once tormented me.
Yao mozi from dagger
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Children, you have to discover everything by yourself, otherwise, no one will teach you!
At dawn, the sky is overcast and covered with dark clouds
I found myself free forever from the painful and unhappy memories that had once tormented me.
Yao mozi from dagger
