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W. Somerset Maugham is one of the best-loved short story writers of the last 100 years. In this collection of his finest short work Maugham takes the listener to the sun-drenched Pacific islands where the Governor mercilessly abuses the inhabitants; to the story "Rain", in which the Reverend and the prostitute play out one of the most famous finales ever written; to the studies of chauvinistic Colonels, and snide conversations in Edwardian drawing rooms, as well as at the gates of heaven. As an introduction to one of the greatest writers in the English language Stephen Crossley's reading is the perfect place to start.

  • 1.Intro
  • 2. "The Pacific"
  • 3. "Mackintosh"
  • 4. "Rain"
  • 5. "Envoi"
  • 6."The Casuarina Tree"
  • 7. "The Letter"
  • 8."Sanatorium"
  • 9. "Jane"
  • 10. "The Judgement Seat"
  • 11. "The Colonel’s Lady"
  • 12. "The Verger"
©1965 Trustees of WS Maugham (P)2012 Spoken Ink Classiques
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    The settings for each of the 12 short stories in this compilation vary surprisingly and include Samoa, Singapore, Scotland, London and even Heaven!

    Otherwise, there is much in common between them, notably a vigorous exploration of the human soul and its contradictions as well as the fact that they all involve clearly defined, middle-class, white, British, early 20th century characters.

    The listener should not be put off by the first two stories which conclude quite darkly. Things do brighten up further on.

    Worthwhile!

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