Художественный анализ текста - William Somerset Maugham. The Lotus Eater

This story is a piece of fiction of interpretation, as we get an insight into the plot, the composition, the ideas, the problems and facts of life and the characters. It is written to broaden and deepen and sharpen our awareness of life. With the first dentences we get an insight into the plot. The conflict in this novel is multiple and it consists of 2 main types. The first one is mental: the main character is in conflict with external forces, such as his fate and society.