The Explorer
An Introspective Adventure of Colonialism and Cultural ExplorationBy W. Somerset Maugham
Length7h 52m
About this audiobook
W. Somerset Maugham's "The Explorer" is a compelling narrative that intertwines themes of adventure, self-discovery, and the complexities of human nature. Set against the exotic backdrop of the South Seas, the novel showcases Maugham's characteristic prose'Äîsuccinct yet rich in detail, capturing the essence of both the landscape and the psychological depth of his characters. Maugham examines the interplay between civilization and savagery, exploring how personal ambition can lead to unforeseen consequences, while deftly employing irony and moral ambiguity to provoke thought about the true nature of exploration. Maugham, a product of early 20th-century England, was an astute observer of human behavior and societal structures. His extensive travels, coupled with a keen interest in diverse cultures, deeply informed his writing. "The Explorer" reflects his experiences as a writer and traveler, particularly his encounters with colonialism and the dynamics of power. These influences are evident, providing a lens through which Maugham critiques both his society and the romanticism often attached to exploration. Readers who appreciate rich character studies combined with philosophical inquiry will find "The Explorer" a rewarding experience. Maugham's ability to weave intricate narratives with existential questions makes this work essential for anyone intrigued by the duality of human ambition and the moral challenges it entails.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.4 (698)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon, StoryGraph
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length7 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Ashenden - The British Agent (Annotated)W. Somerset Maugham10h 47m4.4 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The Painted VeilW. Somerset Maugham7h 39m4.1 (78K)$1 · $0.00
Up at the VillaW. Somerset Maugham4h 33m3.9 (11.1K)$1 · $0.00
Liza of LambethW. Somerset Maugham4h 35m3.5 (3.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Summing UpW. Somerset Maugham9h 43m3.9 (2.1K)$1 · $0.00
CosmopolitansW. Somerset Maugham6h 35m3.8 (218)$2 · $0.00
Cæsar's WifeW. Somerset Maugham3h 56m3.8 (58)$2 · $0.00
The HeroW. Somerset Maugham7h 32m3.7 (478)$2 · $0.00
The Hour Before the DawnW. Somerset Maugham8h 7m3.7 (353)$2 · $0.00
Jack Straw: A Farce in Three ActsW. Somerset Maugham3h 42m3.3 (29)$1 · $0.00
The Merry-go-roundW. Somerset Maugham2h 34m3.9 (817)$2 · $0.00
The Razor's EdgeW. Somerset Maugham14h 30m4.2 (62.1K)$2 · $0.00
Ashenden: or, The British AgentW. Somerset Maugham10h 32m3.9 (6.9K)$1 · $0.00
Of Human BondageW. Somerset Maugham26h 58m4.2 (193.6K)$1 · $0.00
The Hour Before the DawnW. Somerset Maugham9h 28m3.6 (173)$1 · $0.00
The MagicianW. Somerset Maugham9h 30m3.7 (7.4K)$1 · $0.00
Liza of LambethW. Somerset Maugham2h 23m3.6 (3.4K)$1 · $0.00
The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in AndalusiaW. Somerset Maugham6h 34m3.4 (92)$2 · $0.00
Up at the VillaW. Somerset Maugham4h 38m3.8 (12.1K)$2 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.6 (4.6K)$29 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
The Captain Blood Trilogy (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini29h 20m4.6 (1K)$3 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m4.5 (14.4K)$12 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 38m4.5 (9.2K)$2 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
When God Calls the HeartBrian Bird, Michelle Cox3h 24m4.6 (439)$10 · $0.00
Five Little IndiansMichelle Good10h 34m4.5 (64.5K)$29 · $0.00
Lolth's WarriorR. A. Salvatore13h 20m4.6 (2.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisHonoree Fanonne Jeffers29h 49m4.5 (58K)$8 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)C. S. Forester11h 41m4.5 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m4.5 (48.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m4.5 (2.1K)$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m4.5 (5.3K)$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m4.5 (9.5K)$25 · $0.00
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m4.4 (4.7M)$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m4.4 (10.1K)$2 · $0.00
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m4.5 (2K)$6 · $0.00
Sweet Home Highland ChristmasMay McGoldrick, Jan Coffey2h 54m4.5 (1.4K)$7 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideL. M. Montgomery12h 25m4.4 (67.5K)$2 · $0.00
Death Comes for the Archbishop (Annotated)Willa Cather9h 13m4.4 (4.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Goddess of WarsawLisa Barr13h 4m4.4 (36.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last TrailZane Grey29h 8m4.4 (1.8K)$1 · $0.00
The Attic ChildLola Jaye14h 46m4.4 (21K)$33 · $0.00
Martyr of the CatacombsJames De Mille3h 41m4.5 (744)$1 · $0.00
Bring Up The BodiesHilary Mantel14h 35m4.4 (150K)$33 · $0.00
By the Shores of Silver LakeLaura Ingalls Wilder7h 38m4.4 (103.7K)$1 · $0.00
You may also like
THE MASTER OF BALLANTRAE (Illustrated)Robert Louis Stevenson10h 27m3.8 (10.5K)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Robert Louis Stevenson (Illustrated Edition)Robert Louis Stevenson99h 53m4.4 (2.2K)$2 · $0.00
Devil in TartanJulia London10h 12m3.8 (1.4K)$29 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Robert L. Stevenson (Illustrated)Robert Louis Stevenson101h 15m4.5 (2.8K)$1 · $0.00
The ItalianAnn Radcliffe19h 44m3.7 (7.8K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Master of Ballantrae (A Winter's Tale)Robert Louis Stevenson10h 28m3.8 (11.5K)$1 · $0.00
An Eye for an EyeAnthony Trollope7h 29m3.7 (1.1K)$21 · $0.00
Beau Geste: The Mystery of the "Blue Water" & Major Henri De Beaujolais' Story (Adventure Novels)P. C. Wren16h 45m4.1 (5.6K)$2 · $0.00
The Master of Ballantrae: A Winters Tale (The Unabridged Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)Robert Louis Stevenson10h 44m4.3 (1.1K)$2 · $0.00
Wuthering HeightsEmily Brontë12h 39m4.0 (2.5M)$25
The Complete Novels of Robert Louis Stevenson (Illustrated)Robert Louis Stevenson101h 16m$2 · $0.00
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 06 — FictionUnknown12h 5m3.5 (55)$2.30
A Dead ReckoningT. W. Speight5h 32m$1 · $0.00
The Story of Duciehurst: A Tale of the MississippiMary Noailles Murfree11h 26m$2 · $0.00
20 American Historical NovelsJames Fenimore Cooper, Francis Lynde, S. Weir Mitchell, Stephen Crane, John Jr. Fox, William Makepeace Thackeray, Augusta J. Evans, George Washington Cable, Joseph A. Altsheler, Sherwood Anderson, Henry Peterson, Albion Winegar Tourgée, Mary Johnston, G. A. Henty, Gustave Aimard, Randall Parrish, Nathaniel Hawthorne255h 6m$1.99
The Collected Works of William MacLeod Raine (Annotated)William MacLeod Raine197h 40m4.4 (12)$1.99 · $0.00
A Fortune Most FatalJessica Bull11h 55m3.7 (491)$29 · $0.00
The Red Rover: A TaleJames Fenimore Cooper19h 50m3.6 (619)$2 · $0.00
In a Steamer Chair, and Other StoriesRobert Barr6h 22m3.3 (16)$2.30
Tides of PassionLauren Everly10h 32m4.5 (19)$25