WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY NICHOLAS SHAKESPEARE Cakes and Ale is both a wickedly satirical novel about contemporary literary poseurs and a skilfully crafted study of freedom. As he traces the fortunes of Edward Driffield and his extraordinary wife Rosie, one of the most delightful heroines of twentieth-century literature, Maugham's sardonic wit and lyrical warmth expertly combine in this accomplished and unforgettable novel.
Information
Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
196
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099282778
Publish year:
2000
Publish date:
March 2, 2000
W.Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset Maugham was a British playwright, novelist, and short story writer known for his masterpiece "Of Human Bondage." His clear and elegant prose style, combined with insightful psychological insights, made him one of the most popular and influential writers of the 20th century, shaping the modern novel.