The Moon and Sixpence

This is a book for the soul. The whole book focuses on the spiritual world. After reading it, you will discover the true meaning of life. You will no longer be distressed by confusion, sad by poverty, and feel sorry for yourself by being incompetent.

At first I thought it was a bit strange. I really couldn't understand Strickland. But the more I read the story, the more I realized Maugham was amazing. It just revolved around Strickland and the people and things around him. It seemed to be telling a large-scale story. I can't explain the specifics. I just felt that the author wanted to tell us a lot. The more I dug into it, the more interesting it became. It's a very good read, and it's indeed a book worth recommending to everyone.

It's a book that I can't let go of for a long time. Yes, I've been thinking about what are we pursuing in the vast sea of ​​people? Do you have that strong belief and perseverance, and can you work tirelessly to move forward without caring about the eyes of the world and the overwhelming rumors flying all over the sky? In the end, it is nothing more than a speck of dust in the vicissitudes of life. Suddenly, Tang Yin's "Peach Blossom Anthem" came to my mind. Others laugh at me for being crazy, I laugh at others but they can't see through it; I don't see the tombs of heroes from Wuling. No flowers, no wine, hoeing and farming.

I read it purely because of the classics at first, but it was only after I got divorced that I started to get better. The more I read, the more interesting it became, and the more I read, the more interesting it became. I want to try to understand and feel the same feeling. Recommended reading

The moon is ideal and sixpence is life. The sparks of collision between the two ignite different stories of different people, real and natural.

"The Moon and Sixpence" lets us know that poetry and distance have always existed. It may seem far away, but when you really want to touch it, it may be right there. The book describes the painter Strickland, his lifelong pursuit and a tormented soul. When pursuing a great goal that ordinary people can't even imagine, what I saw was a passionate pursuit of an indescribable thing.

A thought-provoking masterpiece, I really like Captain Bruno's words: "The passion that controls him also exists in my body, but his way is painting, and my way is life." When ideal enthusiasm meets the recurring life, no matter what choice you make, regrets will be left. Regrets are common and follow you everywhere. But I just hope that you will not regret the choices you have made and love the life you have chosen.

The whole book is a story about the protagonist Strickland who breaks away from his warm family and pursues freedom and the spiritual world. "I", as the author of this book, have had some interactions with the protagonist. I admire his bravery and outstanding talent. My understanding of him changed from anger at the beginning to sincere admiration at the end. I felt his extraordinary tenacity and extremely rich inner world. To be honest, this kind of extreme pursuit of freedom and ideals really shocked me. But to be honest, I can't quite understand the whole book, what it wants to convey and the higher spiritual realm [awkward laugh] Combining the content of the book and looking back at the title, I realized that what Strickland pursued was the moon (he wanted absolute freedom, yearning for art and getting rid of the troubles of the world). He gave up sixpence (his impoverished life, his family and the entire society in which he lived). How pure and noble a person's spiritual realm must be to achieve this. As an ordinary person, I know that we can never escape the pursuit of sixpence in our lives. However, we cannot give up the opportunity to look up at the moon. Otherwise, we will only be able to see the land under our feet for the rest of our lives.

Follow your heart's thoughts, run on your own path, fearless of wind and rain, never change your faith, for the beauty in your heart, stay away from life and the world, and reach the height you want, which is really admirable

So far today, I have listened to most of Maugham's "The Moon and Sixpence", and I am deeply impressed by the author's insight. The author's analysis of human nature, personality, thoughts, etc. Is so thorough. It seems like a news-like narrative, but the characters are all vivid and vivid on the page, as if they are right next to you. It is indeed a classic, making people want to read it non-stop and more than once. And the title of the book is also very good. Two seemingly unrelated things are not true portrayals of each of us. People who have the courage to chase the moon seem unusual and become crazy, and people who get sixpence seem to follow the rules and do good. In fact, how can everyone not have the impulse to become a different kind of person in an instant, and more often do not have the courage to make a desperate move. No one needs to laugh at anyone. If you choose differently, no matter what is right or wrong?

I like the author's descriptions, the visual observation is relatively clear, and the scenes described always make people think about it. It seems like the life of an ordinary person, with a hint of satire on the society and human nature at that time. From a moral point of view, as a woman, I don't agree with some of the protagonist's actions. From an emotional point of view, I appreciate the protagonist's free and easy and open-mindedness. I hope everyone can find a corner of their own, heal themselves, and achieve themselves!

This is my first time seeing this type of thing. To be honest, I didn't understand it at all at first, but I forced myself to read it. I can understand what I read later, but I can't understand the deeper meaning, I can't analyze it, and I can't figure out the author's meaning. All in all, it is a bit difficult, but finishing it is also an achievement. If you start for the first time, there will be no difficulties the second time.

Through Strickland's artistic pursuit and life contradictions, this book deeply explores the boundaries between artists and society, true happiness and satisfaction, multiple and complex human nature, as well as superb narrative and delicate description, exploring important issues of art, life and human nature. The protagonist pursues inner satisfaction and self-realization, allowing readers to reflect on the relationship between their pursuit and reality.

The characters in the story are distinct and rich, and the characterization is multi-faceted, real and complex. When reading, it seems as if this person is clearly appearing in front of you. The writing style is delicate and profound, and many classic sentences rich in philosophy and revealing social phenomena appear frequently. It is difficult not to arouse deep thoughts and always make people applaud. The protagonist's persistence and purity of ideals always make me think deeply about how weak and insignificant I am. Perhaps it is his magnanimity and sincerity that is willing to give up a stable life for the soul pursuit (painting) that cannot be suppressed thousands of times in his heart, and his courage and determination that he can give up everything including life in pursuit of the ultimate that fascinates us... He is unqualified and even sinful for his family, his lover, and his friends, but for art and ideals, he is great and hardworking. I hope you and I can have the romance of raising our head to embrace the moon, and the insipidity of lowering our head to pick up sixpence.

Artists are all lunatics. They have a very unique vision of the world and extremely eccentric personalities. Once they identify something, they do it obsessively. I admire such great people, but they are often out of tune with society, and their behavior is not understood and accepted by the world. Maugham's descriptions of characters and things are so detailed that even if you have never actually seen them, those vivid pictures will come to you and leave you with endless aftertaste. Perhaps due to differences in eras and national cultures, there are some values that I disagree with, such as beating women. Maybe women were treated this way in the past, but this is not the main purpose of this book, so I will naturally discard it. Finally, I saw the two completely different life directions of Strickland's two sons, and suddenly I felt that nothing was certain, and that whatever was the case would be good. Those are all definitions of secular tradition, and only you know what you want. Although Strickland spent the second half of his life wandering around and creating, not caring about material life, he was worthy, that is, happy.

Dream, reality. The male protagonist had a stable job and family, but he resolutely gave up everything he had. In reality, who can do this? When everyone was picking up sixpences on the ground, he was the only one who looked up and saw the moon. But life is not only about the moon, but you must also lower your head to pick up six pennies on the ground. This is life.

Intact family relationships and traditional moral concepts are always shattered in this novel, but the author uses these fragments time and time again to create the image of the male protagonist - wild, arrogant, traditional betrayer, comfortable disdain, and ideal fanatic. In the book, he never lived for anyone in the second half of his life, not even himself, but only for the fanatical pursuit of art. He himself is like a symbol of art, and his judgment angles are diverse but not objective. But in fact, art has always been there, and he has always been himself. At the end of the chapter, the miserable soul that everyone thought was lonely on the isolated island has actually been completely satisfied. Even if he is over fifty, he does not define himself and dares to break through the existing rules. This is the embodiment of post-impressionism and how I think life should be lived.

I like Somerset Maugham's works very much. His pen is like a scalpel, which sharply, deeply and yet delicately analyzes the characteristics of characters from all walks of life in human society, making all the pictures vivid on the page. Especially in some descriptions, readers will be surprised and shocked from time to time with very special strokes. The protagonist of the story, Strickland, never complains about the unfairness of fate, nor is he dejected. He is both disgusting and pitiful, humble and great, brutal and concise... All these seemingly contradictory characteristics are integrated into one person, making us feel that he is so perfect and invulnerable. In this world, most of us care too much about the opinions of the outside world and invest too much energy into irrelevant things. However, energy is limited, and so is energy. This may be one of the biggest differences between geniuses and ordinary people. There are too many times in life when we have to worry about a few pieces of silver. I hope that in the hustle and bustle, I can occasionally raise my head and look at the moon above my head. The Moon and Sixpence is worth reading again and again!

Showing the contradictions of human nature vividly, Strickland and Captain Bruno formed a sharp contrast. Although both of them pursued beauty, Strickland chose the moon, but Bruno chose sixpence.

I really love some of the world-like views the author conveys in the book. The portraits of the characters are described in detail, and the descriptions of the scenery in various places are also very imaginative. Choose the moon? Or sixpence? Different choices create different lives and souls. Some people break out of the prison and die contentedly, while others are still bound to live their lives. The two types of people do not understand each other, and the two separated parts are connected by a middleman like "I" and stitched together in the same world.

Unknowingly, I discovered this book, and I gradually became obsessed with it. Maybe it was because of the good writing, or the depth, or maybe I just liked it. Even though this is my first time, I still have reasons to read it a second time. The only drawback is that I didn't understand the first two chapters. [Cover face][cover face] After reading "The Moon and Sixpence"... I was thinking about the irony and writing style of this book. I really don't understand the protagonist of this book... When you finish reading this book, you will think that the author's depth is beyond the understanding of us ordinary people.

The author's language skills are very good and his descriptions are very unique. But I always felt that the way Scrickland had to pursue his ideals was too extreme. In order to pursue the moon🌙 ideal, it violated the moral bottom line. Is this ideal still what I originally pursued so hard? He is unfortunate, but he is also lucky to have friends and lovers who help him and follow him until death.

I feel that the description of the characters is very deep, each character is very three-dimensional, and the details are very vivid. Every time I read it, I can imagine the scene in my mind.

Following the author's writing style, I finished reading this novel without realizing it. The story has ups and downs, and the text is humorous and profound. After reading it, I felt mixed emotions. It may be that the author used natural calligraphy to portray human nature so vividly. He is indeed a master of writing stories, and his writing is so flavorful. Finally, the author said: "He still remembers the days when he could buy thirteen large local oysters for one shilling." This sentence really impressed me, and I thought it fit perfectly with the title of the book "The Moon and Sixpence", which somewhat sublimated the theme. Sixpence is money, which can buy many things - fame, wealth, material things, and everything that satisfies vanity. But there is something that no amount of money can buy - the moon. The moon in the book refers to the spiritual world, or the pursuit of ideals in the heart. The male protagonist, regardless of everything in the world, abandons his home and wanders around, painting constantly, just to create a place where his soul can live. Captain Bruno, he works hard with his own hands, and then looks at the fruits of his labor with a beautiful eye, feeling satisfied and happy. Ata, she works hard at home and respects her husband's creations, for which she feels peaceful and happy. The biggest feeling at the moment is: No matter what kind of life you choose, you must be independent, not dependent on others, rely on your own hands, and when you pick up sixpence, the moon also lives in your heart.

I think this book is very good. It not only tells how Strickland gave up the stable "sixpence" life to pursue the "moon", but also the author created a dream chaser with a vivid and full personality. For example, when he chases his dreams, he will encounter many difficulties, such as not having enough to eat, sleeping on the streets, and wandering; he wanders alone in other places, living outside, and also has sexual desire. He wants someone to accompany him. Although it cannot hinder his dream, he also wants to have a family. It turns out that he is also a living person.

At first, I thought it was wild because I was confused about Yves abandoning his family to pursue his dream. Later, I admired Yves when he found a wife in the later period and enjoyed a good time. Until life is not easy, and the secret of the wife who drank medicine and died, I seemed to understand why she did it. At the end, I told about Rand's story. Travel, excitement and pleasure are free from the constraints of the world. Later, when I met love and ended my lifelong pursuit in my ideal place, I realized that his tenacious character was very different. The author's writing style was good. I seemed to have experienced the meaning of reading and spending their lives. But we are still exploring, so keep up the good work

It is worth reading. After reading the outlook on life and values, you will be greatly touched. The protagonist in the book has many valuable spirits worth learning. People must have lofty ideals and pursuits in their lives. Our ultimate pursuit should be to pursue inner authenticity and what we want in our hearts, but those things are by no means monetary objects. The fulfillment of spiritual needs is the true meaning of happiness.

I read it on and off for many days and just finished it today. Very few people stick to the spiritual world they yearn for and take action. Even if their yearning may be a fantasy that has never existed in the world, it still does not affect the pace of pursuit. Maugham's depiction of the inner world of his characters is truly penetrating. As you read and think about it, the depth of his thoughts and the delicacy of his emotions are more than real. The wooden house in Strickland is fascinating. In the depths of the isolated island forest, the dark night flows, the night wind blows on the face, the night is as cold as water and quiet without any sound. It is so quiet that even the soul is restless in the body, wandering in the endless night.

Even if I don't need to evaluate this novel, it is still a work. What's rare is that I can find resonance with the characters in the novel written more than a hundred years ago. Sure enough, classics are not affected by time and space.

I think this book is a book that requires patience to read. To be honest, when I read about one-fifth of the way through, I felt like I didn't know what to say anymore. I really couldn't stand it anymore and thought the sentences in it were boring. As I read slowly, eh, when I saw Strickland abandoning his wife and son to go painting, I suddenly became able to understand this book. Slowly afterwards, the story and theme gradually became like the author's at the beginning, from abstract and unclear expressions that could not be expressed in one sentence. Gradually, in the scattered viewpoints, descriptions, and patchwork events, I began to appreciate a little bit of the author's character and unusualness in writing this character. If you say "The Moon and Sixpence" is about the choice between ideals and reality, I don't think that's the case. While reading the book, I discovered that this is the book I have read so far that has the most comments from book friends. Do you think I have learned anything after reading this book? I don't think so. I felt more like I was listening to the author talk about the life of a "bizarre" person.