Willie: The Life of W. Somerset MaughamThe author of a critique of Maugham's works now, with the aid of new research and interviews defines the life of Maugham. |
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Page 126
... husband nor her lover could back out of a divorce and remarriage . ' She may have reached the bitter conclusion ' , argues McKnight , ' that nothing short of practical necessity , or the threat of scandal , could alter her husband's ...
... husband nor her lover could back out of a divorce and remarriage . ' She may have reached the bitter conclusion ' , argues McKnight , ' that nothing short of practical necessity , or the threat of scandal , could alter her husband's ...
Page 159
... husband , Arnold Champion - Cheney , and his father , Clive - Lady Kitty's former husband - to prevent her depar- ture . Much of the craftsmanship of The Circle lies in its 159 WANDERER : 1918-1929.
... husband , Arnold Champion - Cheney , and his father , Clive - Lady Kitty's former husband - to prevent her depar- ture . Much of the craftsmanship of The Circle lies in its 159 WANDERER : 1918-1929.
Page 196
... husband . As the heroine , Constance , says , a middle - class wife is nothing but a parasite : Have you considered what marriage is among well - to - do people ? In the working classes a woman cooks her husband's dinner , works for him ...
... husband . As the heroine , Constance , says , a middle - class wife is nothing but a parasite : Have you considered what marriage is among well - to - do people ? In the working classes a woman cooks her husband's dinner , works for him ...
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