*Of Human Bondage* by W. Somerset Maugham, translated by Tianjin People's Publishing House

“Of Human Bondage” is a classic autobiographical work by Maugham, a widely circulated and important representative work. Along with "The Moon and Sixpence," "The Painted Veil," and "The Razor's Edge," it established Maugham's reputation as a "master storyteller" and his unique place in literary history.

Based on Maugham's own experiences, the story describes the complete process of the disabled protagonist Philip from orphan to adulthood. Family, love, friendship, school, art, and ideals — amidst numerous constraints, he desperately sought freedom but found it elusive, only to discover that these were the true facets of human nature.

Can these human bonds be broken? What is growing up, what is maturity? The answers are blowing in the wind, with laughter and tears.

"Why don't you write another novel like 'Of Human Bondage'?"

"Because I only live once. It took me thirty years to gather the material for this story."