The Magician

Somerset Maugham - 2000

Overview

Set in the bohemian cafe society of Paris at the turn of the nineteenth century, this novel explores themes of hypnotism and the occult. The narrative was notably inspired by the figure of the magician Aleister Crowley.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in early 20th-century Parisian society.
• Those intrigued by explorations of the occult and psychological themes.
• Fans of Somerset Maugham's literary works.

Key features

• Paperback edition
• 256 pages
• Published in 2000
• ISBN: 9780099289005
• Publisher: Random House - Penguin