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An extraordinarily popular author during his lifetime, W. Somerset Maugham created a literary legacy that includes such classics as The Moon and Sixpence and The Razor' s Edge. Maugham' s first novel, Liza of Lambeth is the story of 18-year-old Liza Kemp, a London factory worker near the beginning of the 20th century who falls deeply in love with a 40-year-old father of nine children. As the affair escalates, Liza pays little mind to the damage her reputation is suffering. But society becomes increasingly troubled by the relationship.
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"I never thought 128 pages could make me so angry! The dumb acceptance of domestic violence and a 'woman's lot' by the characters and society as a whole is tragic. Married women look down on Liza and all aspire to be married and having loads of children. However we learn that marriage is actually a trap, you are better off alone than being beaten and constantly pregnant!"
— Salve58 (4 out of 5 stars)
Liza of Lambeth Listener Reviews
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" Those poor people, always beating their wives. "
— Paul, 2/15/2014 -
" must read entire book in a british cockney accent to get full effect! "
— Rachel, 1/31/2014 -
" i love a good story of adultery. "
— Colleen, 1/11/2014 -
" Insightful, but not as enjoyable or as rich as other Maughams I liked more. The ending was especially annoying: a tragic death treated in a self-consciously cynical way. I know life goes on, especially in the ghetto, but come aawwn. "
— Lynn, 12/27/2013 -
" Classic tragic tale of a good girl gone bad and the sorrow that ensues. I read it now as we prepare for an upcoming trip to London (and it showed up in a "London in fiction" list), and because I've liked other Maugham books (and may check out the new biography). Worth reading. "
— Rod, 12/19/2013 -
" felt kind of like a British 'Maggie: A Girl of the Streets' with a slightly less pathetic heroine. "
— Emma, 12/9/2013 -
" My Maugham of the Month for January, 2011 is a good study of the circle of life in a poor district of London like that in which Somerset Maugham had his medical practice. "
— Laurele, 11/20/2013 -
" Really enjoyed this! The characters are so well written, and a sad but so true story. "
— Cydney, 9/16/2012 -
" Because most novel-readers want to go slumming. "
— M, 3/24/2010 -
" Grim, but typical Maugham. "
— Rgauthie, 9/2/2008 -
" Reminded me of Moll Flanders! I thought this was the best of his novels. "
— Jo, 8/22/2008 -
" Great short story! I don't know how it took me so long to discover Maugham but he is an incredible writer. "
— Beth, 10/11/2006 -
" This is my first W. Somerset Maugham book. Since I read it "audio" I didn't have any problem with the way some local words were written that others commented upon. "
— Crodosta, 10/19/2003 -
" His first novel. "
— Ginny, 11/15/2002 -
" Very interesting and entertaining read - surprisingly modern in the way it is written, and a good piece of social history "
— Jackie, 11/23/2000
About W. Somerset Maugham
William Somerset Maugham (1874–1965) was born in Paris, the son of a British embassy official, and grew up in England. He studied medicine and officially qualified as a doctor before turning to writing. One of the twentieth century’s most popular novelists as well as a celebrated playwright, critic, and short-story writer, he also served as a secret agent for the British during World War I.
About Davina Porter
Davina Porter has been enthralling listeners for over twenty-five years with her ability to mine the psychological depths of the characters she reads and bring them convincingly to life. In 2006, she won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Female Narration and in 2004 for Best Inspirational Literature Narration. She has been honored as an AudioFile Golden Voice and has won nineteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actress, she has appeared on stage at the Vineyard Playhouse and the Square One Theater, among others.