by WilliamSomersetMaugham (Author)
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.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 1st. New Paperback Edition
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Published: 02 Mar 2000
ISBN 10: 0099282771
ISBN 13: 9780099282778
Book Overview: Stunningly rejacked as part of a major reinvention of this neglected 20th century master