Theatre
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Summary
"Theatre" is a novel by the English writer W. Somerset Maugham, published in 1937. At the heart of the story is the life of the famous English actress Julia Lambert. At the age of forty-six, at the peak of her career, Julia begins to experience a personal crisis. She realizes that despite her professional success, she lacks genuine love and true human connections. The book's plot covers several important themes: love, betrayal, self-reflection, and the search for one's identity. The novel immerses the reader in the world of theatre, its backstage life, and the lives of actors, exploring the theme of illusions versus reality, as well as the questions of art and the sacrifices it demands.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 14 July 2024
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Genre: Classical literature