W. Somerset Maugham / WSomerset Maugham
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
A British writer journeys through the heart of 1920s China, capturing the country’s pulse in a time of profound change. In 'On A Chinese Screen', W. Somerset Maugham distils his travels into vivid, sharply observed literary essays that unveil the nuances of Chinese culture and daily life. Each page offers a window into the sights, sounds, and human encounters along the Yangtze and beyond, blending a Western perspective on Asia with intimate reflections on Eastern life. The result is a travelogue that remains as evocative and immediate as when first penned.Maugham’s exploration stands among the classic travelogues of the early twentieth century, inviting readers to discover China through the eyes of a British author in Asia, much as Paul Theroux or E.M. Forster would in their own eras. His keen observations-by turns wry, compassionate, and incisive-make this collection essential for travel literature enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by cultural observations from a bygone world. The essays resonate with both the curiosity of a traveller and the insight of a novelist, offering a rare portrait of a nation on the cusp of modernity.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.
