The Moon and Sixpence (Bilingual Illustrated Collection)

"The Moon and Sixpence" is one of the most important novel masterpieces by the famous British writer and "story master" Maugham. The plot of the novel is based on the life of the French post-Impressionist painter Gauguin. The protagonist was originally a successful securities broker. After reaching middle age, he suddenly responded to the call of his heart and abandoned everything to live with the indigenous people on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. He gained inspiration and created many artistic masterpieces. Maugham deeply explores the contradictions and interactions between life and art in his novels. This book specially includes a total of 25 illustrations drawn by the famous American illustrator Frederick Steele and Gauguin's own paintings, which are of great collection value.