"Will, love, and imagination are magic powers that everyone possesses; and whoever knows how to develop them to their fullest extent is a magician." -Oliver Haddo, The Magician (1908) by Somerset Maugham The Magician (1908) by Somerset Maugham weaves the occult, good versus evil, and enthralling characters into a spine-tingling tale. Maugham's magician character, Oliver Haddo, is based on Aleister Crowley, a widely known writer, occultist, and ceremonial magician of the early twentieth century. However, the character is thought to be more of a caricature of Crowley than a true depiction. The intrigue begins when Haddo seduces a woman who is engaged to be married and continues with revenge, magic, and murder. This Gothic horror novel is a must-read for those who enjoy flawed characters and a page-turning plotline.
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 17 mm
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978-1-64679-696-0 (9781646796960)
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W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM (1874-1965) was born in Paris to British parents and orphaned at the age of ten. The difficulties he faced as a child are the foundation of his masterpiece novel, Of Human Bondage (1915). Considered one of the most popular authors of his time, Maugham is noted for his keen understanding of human nature.
