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The Complete Short Stories (Volume I)
The Complete Short Stories (Volume I)
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Complete Short Stories (Volume I)
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
ISBN-13: 9789365614022
Pages: 526
Edition: First Edition (2026)
Binding: Paperback
Genre: Fiction → Classic Literature → Short Story Collections → British Literary Fiction
Recommended Age Group: 16+ Years (Young Adult & Adult Readers)
Reading Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 16–20 Hours
Price: ₹575.00/-
Description
The Complete Short Stories (Volume I) brings together an exceptional collection of stories by W. Somerset Maugham, one of the most celebrated masters of the short-story form in English literature. This volume showcases Maugham’s remarkable ability to capture the complexities of human nature through concise yet deeply engaging narratives. Spanning diverse settings, cultures, and social environments, the stories explore ambition, love, vanity, sacrifice, fate, morality, and the unpredictable consequences of personal choices.
Included in this collection are many of Maugham’s most admired works, such as Rain, The Fall of Edward Barnard, Honolulu, The Luncheon, The Pool, The Happy Couple, The Vessel of Wrath, Louise, and many others. Each story reflects the author’s keen observational skills, sharp wit, and psychological insight, offering readers memorable characters and thought-provoking situations. Whether portraying colonial life in distant lands, social interactions among the privileged classes, or the hidden struggles of ordinary individuals, Maugham writes with clarity, elegance, and enduring relevance.
This comprehensive volume is ideal for readers who appreciate classic literature, literary fiction, and character-driven storytelling. Students, scholars, and general readers alike will find immense value in exploring Maugham’s nuanced examinations of human behavior and society. Rich in literary merit and timeless themes, The Complete Short Stories (Volume I) stands as an essential addition to personal libraries and academic collections, offering a rewarding reading experience that continues to resonate with modern audiences.
Key Features
- Complete collection of 28 classic short stories by W. Somerset Maugham.
- Features acclaimed stories including Rain and The Luncheon.
- Showcases masterful character development and psychological depth.
- Explores universal themes of love, ambition, morality, and destiny.
- Ideal for literature students, scholars, and classic fiction enthusiasts.
- Written in Maugham’s celebrated clear and engaging prose style.
- Offers diverse cultural and geographical settings across the stories.
- Suitable for both academic study and leisure reading.
- Timeless narratives that remain relevant to contemporary readers.
- A valuable addition to classic literature and short-story collections.
Manufacturer Details
- Manufacturer: Doaba Corporation
- Imprint: Aedha Imprints
- Published By: Aumram Publications
- Email: care@doababooks.com
- Address: 4551-16, Shanti Mohan House, 16 Ansari Road, Daryaganj - 110002
- Year: 2026
- Printed In: India
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