{"product_id":"the-complete-short-stories-volume-ii","title":"The Complete Short Stories (Volume II)","description":" \u003ch3\u003eBibliographic Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Complete Short Stories (Volume II)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e W. Somerset Maugham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789365618990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 578\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition (2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiction → Classic Literature → Short Story Collections → British Literary Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16+ Years (Young Adult \u0026amp; Adult Readers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Reading Time to Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–22 Hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e ₹575.00\/-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe Complete Short Stories (Volume II) continues the remarkable literary journey through the works of W. Somerset Maugham, one of the twentieth century’s most accomplished storytellers. This volume gathers twenty-six compelling stories that demonstrate Maugham’s extraordinary gift for observing human nature and transforming everyday experiences into memorable works of fiction. Rich in psychological insight, subtle irony, and narrative precision, these stories reveal the complexities of ambition, morality, love, pride, self-deception, and personal transformation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nThe collection features celebrated works including \u003cem\u003eThe Alien Corn\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Creative Impulse\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVirtue\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Colonel’s Lady\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMiss King\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLord Mountdrago\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Verger\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Taipan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJane\u003c\/em\u003e, and many others. Set across diverse landscapes and social settings, the stories transport readers from colonial outposts and cosmopolitan cities to intimate domestic spaces where human relationships unfold with striking realism. Maugham’s keen understanding of character allows him to portray individuals from all walks of life, capturing their aspirations, weaknesses, and unexpected moments of revelation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\nBlending wit, elegance, and profound emotional depth, these stories remain as engaging and relevant today as when they were first published. The collection offers a rich exploration of human behavior while showcasing the craftsmanship that established Maugham as a master of the short-story form. 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