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Cakes and Ale
or, The Skeleton in the Cupboard
Book • 1930
Cakes and Ale is a satirical novel by W. Somerset Maugham, published in 1930.
It tells the story of Edward Driffield, a famous novelist, and his two wives, contrasting the vibrant and free-spirited Rosie with the more conventional Amy. The novel is narrated by William Ashenden, a character modeled after Maugham himself, and explores themes of literary reputation, social snobbery, and the complexities of human relationships.
It tells the story of Edward Driffield, a famous novelist, and his two wives, contrasting the vibrant and free-spirited Rosie with the more conventional Amy. The novel is narrated by William Ashenden, a character modeled after Maugham himself, and explores themes of literary reputation, social snobbery, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Peter Hitchens
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Episode 271: The Literary Life of Peter Hitchens
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Jeremy McCandless
Somerset Maugham’s - The Razor's Edge. A Christian perspective. (Bonus Episode)
