The magician
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New York : Penguin Books, 2007.
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xxix, 203 pages ; 20 cm.
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The Magician (1909) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Controversial for its portrayal of infidelity and occult ritual, The Magician was instrumental in establishing Maugham's reputation as a leading author of the late Victorian era. Inspired by stories of Aleister Crowley, an influential occultist and magician, Maugham crafted a masterpiece of fantasy fiction that would inspire Crowley himself to write a hit piece for Vanity Fair erroneously accusing the novelist of plagiarism. Arthur Burdon has everything he could ever want. A successful career as a surgeon, financial stability, a beautiful young fiancée-everything. On a trip to Paris to visit Margaret, who is studying to be an artist, he meets a man named Oliver Haddo, a magician and acquaintance of Burdon's teacher Dr. Porhoët. Although Arthur, his fiancée, and their friends are initially impressed with Haddo's magic tricks, things soon take a strange turn when Margaret elopes with the mysterious magician. Distraught, Arthur retreats from life to dedicate himself to his work at the hospital. When Oliver and Margaret show up at a party in London, however, Arthur becomes convinced that his ex-lover is being, held against her will. The Magician is a sinister tale of desire, disappointment, and the occult by a master stylist with a keen sense of the complications inherent to human nature.
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0143104896, 9780143104896

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Originally published: Great Britain : William Heinemann, 1908.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Maugham, W. S. 1., & Calder, R. (2007). The magician. New York, Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Maugham, W. Somerset 1874-1965 and Robert Calder. 2007. The Magician. New York, Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Maugham, W. Somerset 1874-1965 and Robert Calder, The Magician. New York, Penguin Books, 2007.

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Maugham, W. Somerset 1874-1965. and Robert Calder. The Magician. New York, Penguin Books, 2007.

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