Unabridged version, Maugham's analysis of human nature, Maugham's former residence collection version, high score on Douban, a classic for women's spiritual awakening! Marquez, Haruki Murakami, George Orwell, Eileen Chang, and Naipaul all unanimously recommend it. The Maugham House Collection version is highly recommended by Douban!
Reader comments
It is precisely because of love and responsibility that Walter has always been deeply in love with Katie and refused to let go, Wei Dington fell in love with the Manchu girl, Tang Sen loved his wife, and the sisters in the convent bravely appeared on the dangerous frontier of treating cholera patients. Katie's heart is full of hope and courage. She has learned mercy and compassion. Love and responsibility allow Katie to be true to herself, bid farewell to the past, and move towards a new life with a relaxed mood. How important it is to look at the world with compassion!
I have always wondered why the heroine would rekindle her old relationship with Townsend. When I saw this sentence, I was relieved. Without heart-wrenching remorse, there can be no self-awakening of women.
Look high, look low
The heroine in the story is very similar to a friend of mine. She gradually awakened after experiencing many things. Just like the "veil" mentioned in the book, it covers the true self. It reminds me of "Madame Bovary", which is also about the spiritual awakening of women. Moreover, the language of this book is also very beautiful, especially the description of the Italian scenery, which made me feel like I was immersed in it.
Very charming male protagonist and very readable female protagonist
It is precisely because of love and responsibility that Walter has always been deeply in love with Katie and refused to let go, Wei Dington fell in love with the Manchu girl, Tang Sen loved his wife, and the sisters in the convent bravely appeared on the dangerous frontier of treating cholera patients. Katie's heart is full of hope and courage. She has learned mercy and compassion. Love and responsibility allow Katie to be true to herself, bid farewell to the past, and move towards a new life with a relaxed mood. How important it is to look at the world with compassion! I have always wondered why the heroine would rekindle her old relationship with Townsend. When I saw this sentence, I was relieved. Without heart-wrenching remorse, there can be no self-awakening of women. Look high, look low
The heroine in the story is very similar to a friend of mine. She gradually awakened after experiencing many things. Just like the "veil" mentioned in the book, it covers the true self. It reminds me of "Madame Bovary", which is also about the spiritual awakening of women. Moreover, the language of this book is also very beautiful, especially the description of the Italian scenery, which made me feel like I was immersed in it.
Very charming male protagonist and very readable female protagonist