More Far Eastern Tales brings together a further selection of Somerset Maugham's stories inspired by his travels in Singapore, Malaya and other exotic parts of the former British Empire. Containing some of his best-loved tales, this superbly entertaining and compelling collection is a testament to the skill and power of Maugham as a short story writer. From the love letter between a missionary and a drunkard to the mystery surrounding a death on board ship, the stories give a fascinating insight into the life and history of ...
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More Far Eastern Tales brings together a further selection of Somerset Maugham's stories inspired by his travels in Singapore, Malaya and other exotic parts of the former British Empire. Containing some of his best-loved tales, this superbly entertaining and compelling collection is a testament to the skill and power of Maugham as a short story writer. From the love letter between a missionary and a drunkard to the mystery surrounding a death on board ship, the stories give a fascinating insight into the life and history of these colonies and are imbued with warmth, humour and a vast understanding of human nature.
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Add this copy of More Far Eastern Tales to cart. $42.19, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Random House UK.