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The Painted Veil

William Somerset Maugham
eng. The Painted Veil · 1925
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The novel was inspired by Maugham's trip to China, where he observed a cholera epidemic.
  • The main character, Kitty Fane, was inspired by a real woman Maugham knew.
  • The title of the novel is taken from Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem «The Painted Veil», symbolizing the illusions and deceit surrounding the main characters.
  • The book explores themes of marriage, infidelity, and redemption, which was quite bold for its time.
  • The novel has been adapted into films several times, with the most notable adaptation being the 2006 film starring Naomi Watts and Edward Norton.
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Date of publication: 8 January 2025
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William Somerset Maugham
Original title: eng. The Painted Veil · 1925
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