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Title: On a Chinese Screen
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_a_Chinese_Screen
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Summary: "On a Chinese Screen" by W. Somerset Maugham is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work mixes vivid descriptions and observations as the author reflects on his experiences in China, capturing the essence of its landscapes, people, and culture. The narrative appears to explore the contrast between the alluring mystery of the East and the mundane realities of its daily life, offering insights into both the exotic and the ordinary aspects of Chinese society. The opening of the book introduces readers to a series of lively scenes set in China, immersing them in the richness of the surroundings. Maugham paints a picture of the city gate leading into a bustling marketplace filled with merchants, children, and animals, resulting in a vivid tableau of life. He then shifts focus to a character—a determined woman transforming an old temple into a home, revealing the interplay between the old and new in the culture. This opening portion sets the tone for a journey that promises to blend personal anecdotes and keen observations, encouraging readers to anticipate a deeply contemplative and engaging exploration of life in a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965
EBook No.: 48788
Published: Apr 25, 2015
Downloads: 236
Language: English
Subject: China -- Description and travel
Subject: Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography
Subject: Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965 -- Travel -- China
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: On a Chinese Screen
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_a_Chinese_Screen
Credits:
Produced by Dianna Adair, zsak and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "On a Chinese Screen" by W. Somerset Maugham is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work mixes vivid descriptions and observations as the author reflects on his experiences in China, capturing the essence of its landscapes, people, and culture. The narrative appears to explore the contrast between the alluring mystery of the East and the mundane realities of its daily life, offering insights into both the exotic and the ordinary aspects of Chinese society. The opening of the book introduces readers to a series of lively scenes set in China, immersing them in the richness of the surroundings. Maugham paints a picture of the city gate leading into a bustling marketplace filled with merchants, children, and animals, resulting in a vivid tableau of life. He then shifts focus to a character—a determined woman transforming an old temple into a home, revealing the interplay between the old and new in the culture. This opening portion sets the tone for a journey that promises to blend personal anecdotes and keen observations, encouraging readers to anticipate a deeply contemplative and engaging exploration of life in a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965
EBook No.: 48788
Published: Apr 25, 2015
Downloads: 236
Language: English
Subject: China -- Description and travel
Subject: Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography
Subject: Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965 -- Travel -- China
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.