The Magician: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Magician by William Somerset Maugham — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Stunningly rejacketed as part of a major reinvention of this neglected 20th century masterSet in the bohemian cafe society of Paris at the turn of the nineteenth century, Maugham's exploration of hypnotism and the occult was inspired by the sinister black magician Aleister Crowley. At the start of this compulsive gothic horror story, Arthur and his beautiful, innocent fiancee Margaret look forward to an idyllic life together, until they encounter the mesmerising and repulsive Oliver Haddo...
Quick facts about The Magician
- Title: The Magician
- Author: William Somerset Maugham
- First published: 1908
- Genre: fiction, magicians, magic
- OpenLibrary ID: OL505730W
Where to read The Magician
The Magician by William Somerset Maugham is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Magician about?
Stunningly rejacketed as part of a major reinvention of this neglected 20th century masterSet in the bohemian cafe society of Paris at the turn of the nineteenth century, Maugham's exploration of hypnotism and the occult was inspired by the sinister black magician Aleister Crowle
Who wrote The Magician?
The Magician was written by William Somerset Maugham.
When was The Magician published?
The Magician was first published in 1908.
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