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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

"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

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

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

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

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 (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," 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

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

Mrs Craddock is a novel by William Somerset Maugham first published in 1902. 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.

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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

Mrs. Craddock is a novel written by William Somerset Maugham and published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Bertha Ley. Bertha is from a wealthy family and has always had everything she wanted, but she is unhappy with... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Craddock is a novel written by William Somerset Maugham, first published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Bertha Ley, a young woman from a wealthy family who marries a farmer named Edward Craddock. Bertha is initially infatuated... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Craddock is a novel written by William Somerset Maugham and published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Bertha Ley. Bertha is a beautiful and wealthy young woman who lives in Kent, England. She is married... Read Full Overview