Mrs. Craddock

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mrs. Craddock" by W. Somerset Maugham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Bertha Ley, an independent young woman who is living with her aunt in a decaying estate in Kent. As the narrative unfolds, Bertha's romantic entanglements come to the forefront, particularly her burgeoning love for Edward Craddock, a tenant farmer who embodies the masculine ideals Bertha admires. The novel seems to delve into themes of love, class disparity, and the constraints of societal expectations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Bertha, who is restless and longing for something more in her life, which has become mundane under her aunt's watchful eye. While observing the wintry landscape, she yearns for a connection that feels out of reach. The narrative quickly shifts to the arrival of Edward Craddock, who rekindles Bertha's childhood feelings and ignites a romance that defies societal norms. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship, we witness Bertha's passion and determination to pursue a love that promises fulfillment against the expectations that weigh heavily on her, particularly from her aunt and the local community. This opening sets a compelling stage for the emotional and social struggles that will likely unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mrs_Craddock

Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2014-11-26