Of Human Bondage
About this book
Of Human Bondage is a moving exploration of loneliness, obsessive love, and a young man's search for meaning and direction in life. Written in the third person, it tells the story of Philip Carey, a self-conscious orphan with a club-foot who learns medicine. Not only is this a significant work in the Bildungsroman tradition, but its largely autobiographical basis gives it a special interest in view of the exceptional public success that Somerset Maugham was to enjoy over several decades.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 4828 readers · 688 pages · ≈ 12 h 44 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Of Human Bondage?
About ≈ 12 h 44 m — 688 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Of Human Bondage?
688 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Of Human Bondage?
It sits on the Fiction shelves.
Has Of Human Bondage been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Of Human Bondage (1964), Of Human Bondage (1934).
Is Of Human Bondage in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Of Human Bondage?
The main characters include Philip Carey.
Where does Of Human Bondage take place?
It is set in England during 1900's.
Who wrote Of Human Bondage?
William Somerset Maugham.
Where can I read Of Human Bondage online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library