Casa Carlini audiobook variation of The Moon and Sixpence, featuring a simple cover design with the title and author.

The Moon and Sixpence

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Casa Carlini audiobook variation of The Moon and Sixpence, featuring a simple cover design with the title and author.
  • Casa Carlini audiobook variation of The Moon and Sixpence, featuring a simple cover design with the title and author.
  • Casa Carlini audiobook variation of The Moon and Sixpence, featuring a simple cover design with the title and author.
The Moon and Sixpence

The Moon and Sixpence

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He abandoned everything. He found his masterpiece.

W. Somerset Maugham’s The Moon and Sixpence is a compelling exploration of artistic obsession, sacrifice, and the price of pursuing an uncompromising vision. Inspired by the life of the French painter Paul Gauguin, the novel follows Charles Strickland, a conventional London stockbroker who abruptly abandons his family and comfortable existence to devote himself entirely to art. As Strickland searches for a purer form of creative expression, his journey takes him from Europe to the South Pacific, revealing both the brilliance and the cruelty of a man consumed by his own ambitions. Through Maugham’s sharp observations and elegant prose, the novel examines the conflict between social responsibility and artistic freedom, asking whether greatness can exist apart from morality.

  • First published in 1919
  • One of W. Somerset Maugham’s most celebrated and widely read novels
  • A powerful exploration of art, obsession, ambition, sacrifice, and the pursuit of genius

Available in multiple formats:

Paperback — Elegant print edition presenting the complete, unabridged text, and ships in 3–5 business days.
Hardcover — Elegant print edition presenting the complete, unabridged text, and ships in 5–7 business days.
EPUB — DRM-free, compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers. Instant download after purchase.
Audiobook — Professionally narrated, complete, and unabridged. Available on Audible, Spotify, Apple Books.

A captivating study of creativity and human ambition, The Moon and Sixpence remains one of Maugham’s most enduring works and a powerful meditation on the mysterious forces that drive artistic genius.

About the Author

W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1965) was an English novelist, playwright, and short-story writer celebrated for his clear prose, sharp observations of human behavior, and compelling portraits of ambition, desire, and social convention. Best known for works including Of Human Bondage, The Razor’s Edge, The Moon and Sixpence, and The Painted Veil, Maugham became one of the most widely read writers of the twentieth century. His storytelling combines psychological insight with a keen understanding of human weakness, resilience, and the complexities of personal choice.

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