{"product_id":"far-eastern-tales","title":"Far Eastern Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into the captivating world of William Somerset Maugham's \u003ci\u003eFar Eastern Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, a compelling collection of short stories inspired by his extensive travels and experiences across Malaya, Singapore, and other distant outposts of the former British Empire. Maugham masterfully weaves narratives of human drama, from a desperate flight to escape a lover's curse and a chilling murder deep within the jungle, to a marriage irrevocably fractured by a past indiscretion. Each tale showcases Maugham's unparalleled skill as a storyteller, revealing his keen, often caustic, yet always profoundly human insight into character and the complexities of the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy You Should Read?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience a rich tapestry of human emotions and moral dilemmas set against the exotic backdrop of colonial Southeast Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover William Somerset Maugham's distinctive narrative voice, characterized by its sharp wit, subtle humor, and profound understanding of human nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore themes of love, betrayal, fate, and the clash of cultures through expertly crafted short stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain insight into the social dynamics and hidden lives within the British Empire's far-flung territories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Somerset Maugham\u003c\/strong\u003e (1874-1965) was a prolific British playwright, novelist, and short story writer. Educated in England and Germany, he initially trained as a doctor before turning to writing full-time. Maugham was one of the most popular writers of his era, known for his clear, unadorned prose and his insightful observations of human behavior. His extensive travels, particularly in Asia, profoundly influenced his work, leading to many of his most celebrated stories and novels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47563960713469,"sku":null,"price":1118.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/81RFle1iUCL._SL2000.jpg?v=1779527553","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/ar\/products\/far-eastern-tales","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}