The Canadian (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Land of PromiseBy William Somerset Maugham
Length8h 48m
About this audiobook
In The Canadian, W. Somerset Maugham turns a seemingly modest tale of marriage, displacement, and colonial encounter into a precise study of temperament under pressure. Set against the austere physical and emotional landscape associated with Canada, the story contrasts cultivated European expectations with the harsher codes of frontier life. Maugham's prose is characteristically lucid, economical, and unsentimental; beneath its apparent simplicity lies a subtle irony and an acute awareness of class, gender, and cultural misrecognition. The work belongs to the broader context of early twentieth-century fiction fascinated by empire, migration, and the limits of romantic illusion. William Somerset Maugham, trained as a physician before becoming one of the most widely read English writers of his generation, brought to fiction a clinical eye for motive and self-deception. His extensive travels, cosmopolitan circles, and lifelong interest in people caught between social worlds informed stories such as this one. Maugham's narrative detachment often masks deep moral curiosity, and The Canadian reflects his gift for exposing the quiet dramas beneath ordinary arrangements. This book is recommended to readers who value concise psychological fiction, restrained craftsmanship, and narratives in which personal relationships reveal larger cultural tensions. It is especially rewarding for admirers of Chekhovian subtlety and of Maugham's cool, penetrating art.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Romance
Length8 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 7, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
14CHAPTER IX
2Introduction
15CHAPTER X
3Synopsis
16CHAPTER XI
4Historical Context
17CHAPTER XII
5Author Biography
18CHAPTER XIII
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6CHAPTER I
19CHAPTER XIV
7CHAPTER II
20CHAPTER XV
8CHAPTER III
21CHAPTER XVI
9CHAPTER IV
22CHAPTER XVII
10CHAPTER V
23CHAPTER XVIII
11CHAPTER VI
24Analysis
12CHAPTER VII
25Reflection
13CHAPTER VIII
26Memorable Quotes
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