Project Gutenberg 2010-02-17 Public domain in the USA. 277 Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset) 1874 1965 Maugham, William Somerset Maugham, Somerset Orientations The punctiliousness of Don Sebastian -- A bad example -- De amicitia -- Faith -- The choice of Amyntas -- Daisy. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Orientations" by W. Somerset Maugham is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of morality, social class, and human relationships through narratives that often reflect Maugham's keen observations of society. The opening story, titled "The Punctiliousness of Don Sebastian," introduces readers to the eccentricities of Spanish nobility and their complex interactions, setting the tone for a work filled with wit and philosophical musing. The opening of "Orientations" presents the character of Don Sebastian, set in the secluded town of Xiormonez, Spain. The narrative unfolds as a traveler, unexpectedly stranded in this remote place, encounters the local duke, who reveals the history and artistry behind his family's tombs. Through rich descriptions, the setting establishes a mysterious atmosphere while delving into Don Sebastian's life, relationships, and regrets, particularly surrounding his deceased wife, Doña Sodina. Their story weaves together themes of love, fidelity, and social expectations, creating a compelling introduction to Maugham's exploration of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fiction Short stories, English PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 328475 2025-08-13T03:54:26.588291 text/html 332386 2010-02-17T11:26:14 text/html 196509 2025-08-13T03:54:34.343275 application/epub+zip 200344 2025-08-13T03:54:29.550275 application/epub+zip 178764 2025-08-13T03:54:28.329320 application/epub+zip 359323 2025-08-13T03:54:37.682238 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342286 2025-08-13T03:54:33.524266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 306665 2022-09-14T11:15:50.202152 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301130 2025-08-13T03:54:25.748313 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300929 2010-02-17T11:26:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300923 2010-02-17T11:26:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20520 2025-08-13T03:54:37.825232 application/rdf+xml 13646 2025-08-13T03:54:28.849297 image/jpeg 3636 2025-08-13T03:54:28.593302 image/jpeg 114351 2010-02-17T11:26:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 119869 2010-02-17T11:26:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 114296 2010-02-17T11:26:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 192928 2025-08-13T03:54:26.622318 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia