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The Magician (1909) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Controversial for its portrayal of infidelity and occult ritual, The Magician was instrumental in establishing Maugham’s reputation as a leading author of the late Victorian era.
Inspired by stories of Aleister Crowley, an influential occultist and magician, Maugham crafted a masterpiece of fantasy fiction that would inspire Crowley himself to write a hit piece for Vanity Fair erroneously accusing the novelist of plagiarism.
Arthur Burdon has everything he could ever want. A successful career as a surgeon, financial stability, a beautiful young fiancée—everything.
On a trip to Paris to visit Margaret, who is studying to be an artist, he meets a man named Oliver Haddo, a magician and acquaintance of Burdon’s teacher Dr. Porhoët. Although Arthur, his fiancée, and their friends are initially impressed with Haddo’s magic tricks, things soon take a strange turn when Margaret elopes with the mysterious magician.
Distraught, Arthur retreats from life to dedicate himself to his work at the hospital.
When Oliver and Margaret show up at a party in London, however, Arthur becomes convinced that his ex-lover is being held against her will.
The Magician is a sinister tale of desire, disappointment, and the occult by a master stylist with a keen sense of the complications inherent to human nature.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of W.
Somerset Maugham’s The Magician is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:182 pages
- Publisher:West Margin Press
- Publication Date:31/03/2022
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- ISBN:9781513135717
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:182 pages
- Publisher:West Margin Press
- Publication Date:31/03/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9781513135717
