On a Chinese Screen, William Somerset Maugham
On a Chinese Screen, William Somerset Maugham
List: $4.99 | Sale: $3.50
Club: $2.49

On a Chinese Screen
Sketches of Life in China

Author: William Somerset Maugham

Narrator: James Harrington

Unabridged: 4 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/24/2024

Categories: Nonfiction, Travel


Synopsis

"On a Chinese Screen: Sketches of Life in China" by W. Somerset Maugham offers vivid snapshots of Chinese life. Through diverse characters and settings, Maugham paints a rich tapestry of the country's culture, customs, and human interactions. The sketches explore the complexity of China in transition, capturing the essence of its people and traditions amidst the winds of change. With keen observation and insightful prose, Maugham's collection provides a nuanced glimpse into the multifaceted landscape of China, offering readers a captivating journey through its streets, markets, and the hearts of its people.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mike on February 25, 2014

The foreword explaining the background to the tale contains several veiled barbs as to the state of English 'polite' society. Such as: 'I am painfully aware that the persons of this drama were not actuated by the moral sentiments, which they might have acquired by education at a really good English p......more

Goodreads review by Piret on February 07, 2018

Kui meeldib 15. sajandi Itaalia õhustik aadlimeeste ja daamide õhkamistega, siis võiks see raamat sobida. Mulle väga ei sobinud.......more

Goodreads review by Krishnan on November 26, 2017

Nothing too special about the story......more