Mrs. Craddock (1903) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120832122)

Mrs. Craddock is a novel written by William Somerset Maugham and published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century in rural England and follows the life of a young woman named Bertha Ley who marries an older man, Edward Craddock, for financial security. However, Bertha soon realizes that she is trapped in a loveless marriage and begins to have an affair with a younger man named Gerald. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations, as well as the consequences of going against these norms. Maugham's writing is known for its realism and psychological depth, and Mrs. Craddock is no exception, delving into the complexities of human relationships and the inner workings of the human mind. The novel is considered a classic of English literature and a significant work in Maugham's oeuvre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Somerset Maugham
ISBN-10: 1120832128
ISBN-13: 9781120832122
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 380
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d