In order to get rid of family pressure, the young and beautiful Katie hurriedly agreed to the proposal of bacteriologist Walter, but this loveless marriage did not give her the wealth and status she expected. After her husband went to Hong Kong, Katie fell in love with a married man and thought she had met true love. But after the affair was revealed, her lover immediately abandoned her for the sake of his reputation. After experiencing betrayal, Walter decided to practice medicine in Meitan Mansion, where the epidemic was rampant, and asked the painful Katie to go with him.
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This book opened my eyes to the complexity of human nature. Katie's experience reminded me that women are easily carried away by emotions. Her screams and panic made me realize that when we encounter a crisis, we need to respond calmly. At the same time, this also reminds me of my own life. We should cherish the people in front of us and don't wait until we lose them to regret. This book is not only about love and betrayal, but also a profound insight into human nature and life. It is worth reading.
Like a book about women's self-awareness. And the translation is very good. I basically couldn't read the translated foreign books I read before, because I felt that some of the words were awkward. The whole book revolves around Katie. Unlike the orthodox article, he first writes about a hypocritical, shallow and frivolous person who changes step by step; in fact, it cannot be said that she has changed. She is still that kind of person in essence, but something in her heart has changed. It was after her cheating was discovered, and Walter took him to Meitan Mansion in China, and the nuns in the church that she began to change her consciousness.
What impressed me most was actually the hysterical conversation she had with Walter when she was found begging Charlie to be with her but was rejected and the words Charlie used to reject her. It may only be a few pages and a few hundred words, but the image of a middle-aged man who is smooth and hypocritical, good at dancing, strong in endurance, and elegant is displayed through dialogue. (The translation is really exquisite)
But this very vernacular article describes the impression of a certain place in China from a foreigner's perspective. When I imagined that picture, I felt that a foreigner with a tall nose, blue eyes, and golden hair appeared in the war-torn Chinese countryside. It felt very strange.
I'm not very good at saying it, but I think it's possible to write about her changes from a negative and not very positive character, including her tragic life later (and I'm really good at describing it, when I was writing about the Mother Dean, and also about Charlie's appearance in the early stage). And what shocked me was that, according to my personal reader's thinking, Katie changed from Mae to Mae. Tanfu should have ended the relationship immediately after returning to Hong Kong, but later she stayed at their house to see Charlie's reaction and to know how hypocritical he was. After finally having a relationship with him, she decided to leave immediately. Writing about human nature is quite complicated. On the one hand, she is shocked and wondering what he should do next. This is something I didn't expect, and it may be the most attractive part of this novel.
The Moon and Sixpence allows you to sympathize with the protagonist's confusion about his current life and his unrepentant pursuit of his ideal life. It can shock your heart and make you feel envious of him. The veil allows people to see a vulgar and superficial protagonist. Even though he has been baptized by life, he still cannot resist external temptations, just like you and I in the ordinary world have been struggling with ourselves.
Read Maugham's "The Veil" again today. He does not attempt to portray an overwhelmingly positive coming-of-age story. He was honest about the dark side of human nature, unabashedly and without reservation. But it's not like in movies and TV shows, which makes people hate, tremble, and want to get rid of the other party after reading it. Many great works, including "A Dream of Red Mansions", are like this, because they are calm when exposing the dark side of people. They tell you that human nature is like this, and as authors they accept these evils. This kind of darkness and evil is not extreme, but it is more stubborn than we imagine. When I felt enlightened, Maugham told me that people will grow, but they will still fall into it again. Because people are often irrational, if they can be less trapped, it will already be growth.
I wonder why a person will love someone, and why he will never love someone. Her husband knows that she is shallow and stupid, but he still loves her; but she knows that the affair is hypocritical, selfish, and superficial, but she still misses her... I don't understand the love between the sexes.
Life is short, and the world is already full of disasters, but people torture themselves in every possible way and look for trouble. Isn't it sad? !
Maugham, this old man, is so lovable! He is indeed a genius, I read "The Veil" in one sitting! Enjoyable! It's really beautiful!
Thanks to the translator! The translation is so good!
When watching "The Veil", we stood from the perspective of the heroine to interpret the delicate thoughts of the hero to understand the most sincere and simple relationship. From the description of the dialogue between the heroine and her lover, Mr. Maugham wanted to clarify our women's concept of love. Don't blindly apply ideal love to see the reality clearly, don't rely too much on men and rely on yourself. "The Veil" not only presents rich characters but also depicts a story with profound morals. It is a book worthy of reading and reflection by every girl.
The writing is calm but touches the soul directly.
No one can make mistakes without being a sage, and he must be at peace with himself.
After reading the whole article, Katie's misfortune cannot be entirely attributed to her mother. Her own problems are even bigger. She has no connotation and is unclean. She is essentially a spiritual girl, but love is very unreasonable, and Walter just fell in love with her. Of course, Walter also has problems. It may be due to his personality. The emotional value is too low. Personally, I feel that he may be a little sick because he cannot get Katie's love.
Katie's inner journey is described very delicately. Sometimes I wonder if Charlie appeared first, then Waddington, and finally Walter, would the ending of the novel be a happy ending? But it is undeniable that Katie will not fall in love with Walter. At most, she can only move herself. Human nature is also wonderful. It seems difficult to fall in love with someone you hate, no matter how good he is.
Struggling in the whirlpool of love, betrayal and death, Katie experienced disillusionment and separation from life and death. Finally, the veil of life was gradually lifted from her eyes, and she embarked on the road of spiritual growth without regrets.
I feel like he has corrected all his wrong views on love and achieved emotional balance. This book allowed me to see different emotional colors.
I like Maugham's books very much. They are as good as ever. This book is about the awakening of a person's soul and the sublimation of his spirit. Simple language expresses the profound meaning of life!
I like Walter very much, he is a good man who is both excellent and a gentleman and deserves everyone's love [Like][Like][Like]
Follow the path taken step by step by the venerable nuns in the convent, a path that leads to inner peace.
I have gained a lot. The writer is really a magical being. He can express his thoughts in such an exquisite way, which makes people envious.
It's very beautiful. Girls who are in love can come and see it.
I didn't watch it carefully at the end, I think I need to watch the film and television works again
After reading, reflect on yourself
It was me who wrote it
It's super beautiful and may have some ethical controversies, but it embodies more of women's independence and not being bound by marriage. I support it very much.
This book opened my eyes to the complexity of human nature. Katie's experience reminded me that women are easily carried away by emotions. Her screams and panic made me realize that when we encounter a crisis, we need to respond calmly. At the same time, this also reminds me of my own life. We should cherish the people in front of us and don't wait until we lose them to regret. This book is not only about love and betrayal, but also a profound insight into human nature and life. It is worth reading.
Like a book about women's self-awareness. And the translation is very good. I basically couldn't read the translated foreign books I read before, because I felt that some of the words were awkward. The whole book revolves around Katie. Unlike the orthodox article, he first writes about a hypocritical, shallow and frivolous person who changes step by step; in fact, it cannot be said that she has changed. She is still that kind of person in essence, but something in her heart has changed. It was after her cheating was discovered, and Walter took him to Meitan Mansion in China, and the nuns in the church that she began to change her consciousness. What impressed me most was actually the hysterical conversation she had with Walter when she was found begging Charlie to be with her but was rejected and the words Charlie used to reject her. It may only be a few pages and a few hundred words, but the image of a middle-aged man who is smooth and hypocritical, good at dancing, strong in endurance, and elegant is displayed through dialogue. (The translation is really exquisite) But this very vernacular article describes the impression of a certain place in China from a foreigner's perspective. When I imagined that picture, I felt that a foreigner with a tall nose, blue eyes, and golden hair appeared in the war-torn Chinese countryside. It felt very strange. I'm not very good at saying it, but I think it's possible to write about her changes from a negative and not very positive character, including her tragic life later (and I'm really good at describing it, when I was writing about the Mother Dean, and also about Charlie's appearance in the early stage). And what shocked me was that, according to my personal reader's thinking, Katie changed from Mae to Mae. Tanfu should have ended the relationship immediately after returning to Hong Kong, but later she stayed at their house to see Charlie's reaction and to know how hypocritical he was. After finally having a relationship with him, she decided to leave immediately. Writing about human nature is quite complicated. On the one hand, she is shocked and wondering what he should do next. This is something I didn't expect, and it may be the most attractive part of this novel.
The Moon and Sixpence allows you to sympathize with the protagonist's confusion about his current life and his unrepentant pursuit of his ideal life. It can shock your heart and make you feel envious of him. The veil allows people to see a vulgar and superficial protagonist. Even though he has been baptized by life, he still cannot resist external temptations, just like you and I in the ordinary world have been struggling with ourselves.
Read Maugham's "The Veil" again today. He does not attempt to portray an overwhelmingly positive coming-of-age story. He was honest about the dark side of human nature, unabashedly and without reservation. But it's not like in movies and TV shows, which makes people hate, tremble, and want to get rid of the other party after reading it. Many great works, including "A Dream of Red Mansions", are like this, because they are calm when exposing the dark side of people. They tell you that human nature is like this, and as authors they accept these evils. This kind of darkness and evil is not extreme, but it is more stubborn than we imagine. When I felt enlightened, Maugham told me that people will grow, but they will still fall into it again. Because people are often irrational, if they can be less trapped, it will already be growth.
I wonder why a person will love someone, and why he will never love someone. Her husband knows that she is shallow and stupid, but he still loves her; but she knows that the affair is hypocritical, selfish, and superficial, but she still misses her... I don't understand the love between the sexes.
Life is short, and the world is already full of disasters, but people torture themselves in every possible way and look for trouble. Isn't it sad? !
Maugham, this old man, is so lovable! He is indeed a genius, I read "The Veil" in one sitting! Enjoyable! It's really beautiful! Thanks to the translator! The translation is so good!
When watching "The Veil", we stood from the perspective of the heroine to interpret the delicate thoughts of the hero to understand the most sincere and simple relationship. From the description of the dialogue between the heroine and her lover, Mr. Maugham wanted to clarify our women's concept of love. Don't blindly apply ideal love to see the reality clearly, don't rely too much on men and rely on yourself. "The Veil" not only presents rich characters but also depicts a story with profound morals. It is a book worthy of reading and reflection by every girl.
The writing is calm but touches the soul directly.
No one can make mistakes without being a sage, and he must be at peace with himself. After reading the whole article, Katie's misfortune cannot be entirely attributed to her mother. Her own problems are even bigger. She has no connotation and is unclean. She is essentially a spiritual girl, but love is very unreasonable, and Walter just fell in love with her. Of course, Walter also has problems. It may be due to his personality. The emotional value is too low. Personally, I feel that he may be a little sick because he cannot get Katie's love.
Katie's inner journey is described very delicately. Sometimes I wonder if Charlie appeared first, then Waddington, and finally Walter, would the ending of the novel be a happy ending? But it is undeniable that Katie will not fall in love with Walter. At most, she can only move herself. Human nature is also wonderful. It seems difficult to fall in love with someone you hate, no matter how good he is.
Struggling in the whirlpool of love, betrayal and death, Katie experienced disillusionment and separation from life and death. Finally, the veil of life was gradually lifted from her eyes, and she embarked on the road of spiritual growth without regrets.
I feel like he has corrected all his wrong views on love and achieved emotional balance. This book allowed me to see different emotional colors.
I like Maugham's books very much. They are as good as ever. This book is about the awakening of a person's soul and the sublimation of his spirit. Simple language expresses the profound meaning of life! I like Walter very much, he is a good man who is both excellent and a gentleman and deserves everyone's love [Like][Like][Like] Follow the path taken step by step by the venerable nuns in the convent, a path that leads to inner peace.
I have gained a lot. The writer is really a magical being. He can express his thoughts in such an exquisite way, which makes people envious.
It's very beautiful. Girls who are in love can come and see it.
I didn't watch it carefully at the end, I think I need to watch the film and television works again
After reading, reflect on yourself
It was me who wrote it
It's super beautiful and may have some ethical controversies, but it embodies more of women's independence and not being bound by marriage. I support it very much.