Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham, 1915 Modern Library Edition

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About this book✨
Maugham said that this book is not an autobiography, despite its many similarities with his own life; rather, the author called it his "autobiographical novel," where "fact and fiction are inexorably mingled; the emotions are my own." Maugham’s writing pulls you into Philip Carey's life (the always searching, always longing protagonist) as he stumbles through art, medicine, and a disastrous love affair that shakes him to his core. This isn’t just a coming-of-age story—it’s a raw, unflinching look at the complexities of desire, ambition, and the price we pay for both.

Condition✨
This 1915 edition has lived a full life, and it shows in all the best ways. The cloth binding is a little tattered and worn, with just enough dust to remind you that this book has been around for over a century. But despite the wear, the dust jacket still holds its own—bright, colorful, and only a few shredded edges.