“Non so. Io non capisco nulla di nulla della vita. E’ così strana…mi sento come se avessi passato tutta la mia esistenza in riva a uno stagno e d’un tratto vedessi il mare. E mi sento mancare il respiro, ma sono al tempo stesso piena di esaltazione. Io non voglio morire, voglio vivere. Comincio ad avere un nuovo coraggio…mi sembra di essere uno di quei vecchi marinai che salpavano un tempo per mari sconosciuti. Sì, la mia anima anela all’ignoto.”
The Painted Veil is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham, first published in 1925. It follows the story of Kitty Fane, a young and frivolous woman who marries a reserved bacteriologist, Walter, and moves with him to Hong Kong. After engaging in an affair, she is forced to accompany her husband to a remote Chinese village ravaged by a cholera epidemic. There, amid suffering and isolation, Kitty confronts her own flaws and undergoes a profound transformation, exploring themes of love, betrayal, redemption, and the search for meaning. The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of early 20th-century China and its psychological depth. more
W. Somerset Maugham was a British playwright known for his sharp wit and insightful portrayal of human nature. Born on January 25, 1874, and passing away on December 16, 1965, Maugham's plays often delved into the complexities of human relationships and the social dynamics of his era. more
“She loved him now with a new love because he had made her suffer.”
“He would rather have misery with one than happiness with the other.”
“She did not like being reminded that Jesus had died for her; it made her feel guilty.”
“Stake a claim on love. Believe in God.”