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On A Chinese Screen

On A Chinese Screen

W. Somerset Maugham / WSomerset Maugham

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
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Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9789390359332

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A restless British author abroad, W. Somerset Maugham captures the pulse of 1920s China in vivid, crystalline vignettes. Each piece in this classic travel literature collection offers a window into cross-cultural encounters, revealing the tensions, humour, and humanity found in expatriate experiences along the Yangtze and beyond. No detail is wasted. Five words: China seen, not just described.On A Chinese Screen is a masterwork of early 20th century travel writing, blending sharp cultural observations with the narrative grace that invites comparison to E. M. Forster and the atmospheric depth of Joseph Conrad. Maugham’s keen eye for the subtleties of daily life and his unflinching honesty make these short stories as relevant to travel enthusiasts and literary history buffs today as they were to his contemporaries. The collection’s fragmentary form mirrors the fleeting impressions of a traveller, offering a mosaic of perspectives on a rapidly changing China.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are drawn by the allure of classic travel literature or searching for a cultural treasure to enrich your collection, On A Chinese Screen stands as an enduring testament to the art of observation and the complexities of East-West encounters.

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