Jack Straw (Unabridged)

The Moon and Sixpence is a book by W Somerset Maugham, told in episodic form by a first-person narrator, in a series of glimpses into the mind and soul of the central character Charles Strickland, a middle-aged English stockbroker, who abandons his wife and children abruptly to pursue his desire to become an artist. The tale is said to be loosely based on the life of the painter Paul Gauguin.

This edition has been formatted for your NOOK, with an active table of contents. This work has also been annotated, with additional information about the book and W. Somerset Maugham, including an overview, plot summary, inspiration, information about the title, adaptations, popular culture references, biographical information and a complete bibliography.