Description
A first edition, first printing of ’Of Human Bondage’ published by Heinemann in 1915. A very good (or better) copy with some wear to the hinges and a tight binding. No inscriptions. Some wear to the edges. Rare.
*Of Human Bondage* by W. Somerset Maugham is a semi-autobiographical novel following Philip Carey, a sensitive orphan with a clubfoot, as he searches for meaning and fulfilment. Struggling with love, art, and identity, Philip experiences emotional turmoil, especially in his obsessive relationship with Mildred, a cruel waitress. Through suffering and self-discovery, he learns to accept life’s imperfections. The novel explores themes of freedom, passion, and the complexities of human desire and personal growth.
