Maugham's Short Stories
Maugham's short stories have many notable examples to refer to: The Moon and Sixpence It was about a British painter who gave up his wife and children to pursue his dream in France in order to pursue his inner artistic pursuit. This novel revealed the greed and selfishness of human nature, as well as the price and consequences of pursuing dreams. The Shackles of Humanity It was about a young doctor who discovered the evil behavior of a patient when he diagnosed the patient. However, due to the pressure of his professional ethics and conscience, he could not expose the patient's crimes. In the end, he faced the condemnation of his conscience and the challenge of his professional ethics. 3 Blade It was about a young British novelist who met an old man on a trip and began to communicate with each other. They inspired each other and finally created an excellent novel together. This novel revealed the importance of friendship and creation. 4 Pohu It was about a young girl who was tempted by the island by Lake Eden and eventually destroyed herself. This novel revealed the story of Shutter Island and the temptations and contradictions in the human heart.