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"There is something bracing about the sincerity of [Maugham's] style . . . a style that serves his general purpose of stripping life to the bone with a thin, sharp knife that lays open to view the normal flesh and the healthy flow of blood as well as the cancerous sore beneath."... Read Full Overview

Set in the final years of the 19th century, Mrs Craddock is about a young and attractive woman of independent means who marries beneath her. As he had written about a subject that was considered daring at the time, Maugham had some difficulty finding a publisher. Completed in... Read Full Overview

In "Mrs. Craddock," William Somerset Maugham crafts a keenly observed tale of emotional isolation and societal constraints, characteristically presented through his incisive prose and subtle irony. Set in Edwardian England, the novel delves into the life of the titular character,... Read Full Overview

DEAR MISS LEY,-You will not consider it unflattering if I ask myself when exactly it was that I had the good fortune to make your acquaintance; for, though I am well aware the date is not far distant, I seem to have known you all my life. Was it really during the summer before... Read Full Overview

A young woman, carried away by passion, sees a chance to escape a dull life and to experience true love. But she discovers that little in her marriage to the dutiful and sensible Edward meets her expectations. And as passion dies, she finds herself trapped in a loveless, oppressive... Read Full Overview

Set in the final years of the 19th century, Mrs Craddock is about a young and attractive woman of independent means who marries beneath her. As he had written about a subject that was considered daring at the time, Maugham had some difficulty finding a publisher. Completed... Read Full Overview

"The most difficult thing for a wise woman to do is to pretend to be a foolish one."

-Miss Ley, Mrs. Craddock (1902) by Somerset Maugham

Mrs. Craddock (1902) by Somerset Maugham is the story of Bertha Ley, who marries handsome, older Edward Craddock;... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Craddock (1902) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Controversial for its portrayal of infidelity and marriage across social classes, Mrs. Craddock was instrumental in establishing Maugham's reputation as a leading author of the late Victorian era. Due to... Read Full Overview

In "Mrs. Craddock: A Dramatic Love Story," W. Somerset Maugham weaves a poignant narrative that captures the complexities of love, desire, and societal norms in early 20th-century England. The novel, characterized by Maugham's incisive prose and deep psychological insights, explores... Read Full Overview

In "Mrs. Craddock," William Somerset Maugham crafts a poignant romantic drama that delves into the complexities of love, desire, and social conventions in early 20th-century England. The novel centers around the titular character, whose tumultuous relationship with her husband... Read Full Overview

William Somerset Maugham's "Mrs. Craddock" is a poignant exploration of marital discontent and societal expectations in early 20th-century England. Through the life of the eponymous protagonist, Maugham deftly weaves a narrative rich with irony and emotional depth, highlighting... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Craddock, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This... Read Full Overview

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was born of Jewish parents in Prague. Several of his story collections were published in his lifetime and his novels, The Trial, The Castle, and Amerika, were published posthumously by his editor Max Brod.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

A young woman, carried away by passion, sees a chance to escape a dull life and to experience true love. But she discovers that little in her marriage to the dutiful and sensible Edward meets her expectations. And as passion dies, she finds herself trapped in a loveless, oppressive... Read Full Overview