The Painted Veil (Cram Edition)
Paperback
RomanceGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026143452
Publisher: Xpresspress
Published: May 14 2026
Pages: 410
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Painted Veil pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.
Set against the backdrop of colonial China, W. Somerset Maugham's The Painted Veil explores the complexities of marriage and the human heart. When a young English woman enters a marriage of convenience with a bacteriologist, she soon finds herself entangled in infidelity. As they journey to a remote region of China to combat a deadly epidemic, she is forced to confront the superficiality of her past life and grapple with the true meaning of love and commitment. This powerful story is a journey of self-discovery and redemption. The Painted Veil examines the constraints placed upon women in the early 20th century and the societal expectations that shaped their lives. A timeless literary exploration of passion, betrayal, and the search for meaning, this edition offers a meticulously prepared print republication of a classic work.Also from
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