{"product_id":"the-trembling-of-a-leaf","title":"The Trembling of a Leaf","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalm trees. Pacific islands. Lives forever changed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn W. Somerset Maugham’s masterful collection of six stories set in the South Sea Islands, the exotic becomes intimately human. \u003cem\u003eThe Trembling of a Leaf\u003c\/em\u003e (also known as \u003cem\u003eLittle Stories of the South Sea Islands\u003c\/em\u003e) explores the clash between Western civilization and primal nature, between desire and duty, and the quiet ways the tropics can unravel even the strongest souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom the haunting title story of a man haunted by failure and the relentless beauty of the islands, to the tragic “Rain”—one of Maugham’s most famous tales, featuring the fanatical missionary Mr. Davidson and the irrepressible Sadie Thompson—these stories reveal the fragility of human character when removed from the constraints of society. With his signature elegance, psychological acuity, and subtle irony, Maugham delivers unforgettable portraits of planters, missionaries, beachcombers, and dreamers whose lives tremble under the weight of passion, guilt, and the indifferent power of the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst published in 1921\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the iconic story “Rain,” which was adapted multiple times for stage and screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Maugham’s most celebrated short story collections, drawn from his own Pacific travels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in multiple formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text, ideal for your bookshelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEbook\u003c\/strong\u003e: DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudiobook\u003c\/strong\u003e: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, perfect for immersive listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA beautifully crafted collection for lovers of masterful short fiction, exotic settings, and penetrating insight into the human heart, or the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates timeless tales of adventure and moral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. Somerset Maugham\u003c\/strong\u003e (1874–1965) was a British playwright, novelist, and short story writer, regarded as one of the greatest storytellers of his era. A master of lucid, witty prose and penetrating character studies, his works—including \u003cem\u003eOf Human Bondage\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Moon and Sixpence\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCakes and Ale\u003c\/em\u003e, and the short story collections \u003cem\u003eThe Trembling of a Leaf\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAshenden\u003c\/em\u003e—have delighted readers for over a century. Trained as a doctor, Maugham drew from his extensive travels and sharp observations of human nature to create enduring literature of love, adventure, and the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Carlini","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":54770923274612,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54770923307380,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":54770923340148,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54770923372916,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5561\/6884\/files\/The_Trembling_Of_A_Leaf_W_Somerset_Maugham_Ebook_1.jpg?v=1781054709","url":"https:\/\/casacarlini.com\/products\/the-trembling-of-a-leaf","provider":"Casa Carlini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}