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Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of human experience through the lens of W. Somerset Maugham's literary genius in this captivating collection. This podcast showcases a rotating selection of his complete works, delving into the intricacies of love, ambition, and the moral dilemmas that define our lives. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to explore Maugham's keen observations and masterful storytelling that resonate across time and culture. This is not a single narrative but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the complexities of the human ...

Immerse yourself in the intricate tapestry of human experience through the lens of W. Somerset Maugham's timeless narratives. This podcast celebrates a rotating collection of his classic works, delving into the nuances of desire, morality, and the often unspoken complexities of relationships. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to explore the rich emotional landscapes and sharp social critiques for which Maugham is renowned. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the human condition and provoke thought about our own lives ...

Delve into the intricate world of human emotions and relationships with "W. Somerset Maugham Audiobooks," a collection that showcases the author's masterful storytelling and keen psychological insight. Each episode invites you to explore themes of ambition, desire, and the complexities of fate, reflecting the nuances of the human experience. This podcast offers a rotating selection of complete audiobooks, ensuring that every episode presents a fresh narrative filled with wit and drama. Rather than following a single storyline, the series serves as a tapestry of diverse tales that invite ...

Kitty Garstin, joven y bella londinense, cumple veinticinco años sin haber alcanzado el objetivo para el que fue educada por su madre: un buen casamiento. Por temor a que su hermana menor se case antes que ella, contrae matrimonio con un bacteriólogo inteligente, educado y moralmente intachable, que la adora pero de quien no está enamorada.

„The Traitor“ gehört zu einer Erzählreihe, zu der W. Somerset Maugham durch eigene Erfahrungen im Dienst des britischen Intelligence Departments inspiriert wurde. Der 1928 erscheinen Band „Ashenden or the British Agent“ versammelt neben dem „Verräter“ noch 13 weitere Spionageabenteuer seines Protagonisten Ashenden, der, wie Maugham selbst, eigentlich Schriftsteller ist.

A collection of the BBC’s dramatisations and readings of W. Somerset Maugham’s fiction, with star casts including Alex Jennings, Dirk Bogarde, and Janet Maw. 

Mrs. Mary Panton residiert seit dem Tod ihres Mannes in einer Villa in den Hügeln über Florenz, wo sie sich die Zeit damit vertreibt, über ihre unglückliche Ehe zu kontemplieren und ihre Wünsche und ihr Begehren hinter den dicken Mauern des Anwesens zu verbergen. Doch eines schönen, gewohnt langweiligen Tages bekommt sie es mit gleich drei heiratswütigen Männern zu tun. Der erste, ein Freund aus Kindertagen, ist ihr zu sehr Gentleman, der zweite zu sehr das Gegenteil davon und der dritte, ein überaus untalentierter Violinist, ist leider oder zu ihrem Glück recht bald tot.

Hosted by Ralph Richardson, these big-name productions also included the creme de la creme of acting talents from John Gielgud, Robert Morley and Orson Welles to Trevor Howard, Michael Redgrave and Laurence Olivier. They were based on works by the world's leading authors, among them Charles Dickens, Henry James, Oscar Wilde and Anton Chekhov. These are but a few of whose company we shall be keeping as we raise the curtain on our first instalment of theatrical history.

Henry Garnets Sohn ist ein ansehnlicher junger Mann: 1,85 Meter groß, breite Schultern, schneeweiße Zähne. Er studiert in Cambridge und gilt als begabter Tennisspieler. Als er zu einem Turnier nach Monte Carlo fährt, gibt ihm sein Vater einen Rat mit auf den Weg: "Erstens: Glücksspiel. Spiel nie! Zweitens: Geldaffären. Leih nie! Drittens: Frauen. Hände weg!" Der Sohn verspricht, daran zu denken, aber irgendwie kommt dann doch alles ganz anders...

"Es gibt keinen Ort in den Malaiischen Staaten, der bezaubernder wäre als Tanah Merah...", so beginnt Somerset Maugham eine seiner bekanntesten Erzählungen. Doch auch an den bezaubernden Orten dieser Erde wohnt das Böse. Ob in Südostasien, Frankreich oder in heimischen Gefilden, stets versteht es Somerset Maugham in die Abgründe der menschlichen Seele zu blicken und die dunklen Seiten der zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen auszuleuchten. Maughams Geschichten beben vor innerer Spannung und sind angereichert mit einem hintergründigen Humor.

William Somerset Maugham (January 25, 1874-December 16, 1965) was an English writer, known for his plays, novels and short stories. Born in Paris, where he spent his first ten years, Maugham was schooled in England and went to a German university. He became a medical student in London and qualified as a physician in 1897. He never practiced medicine, and became a full-time writer. The following is a 1955 recording of a conversation between Maugham and British critic and journalist Alan Pryce-Jones.

This classic collection includes seven life-changing stories with ironic twists of fate, which can inform the young about their choices in life and recall the choices older people have made between success and happiness, duty and pleasure, and much more. Includes a short, final summing-up chapter, envoi.

A parallel story to the life of Paul Gauguin leaving everything for Tahiti and his separation from the rest of the world, with remarkable portraits of those along the way, narrated in an American voice.

A breathtaking story of a woman marrying, growing up, bravely persevering, and seeing what traditionally was a man's point of view with the insights of a woman growing up in the same way. An insightful novel in so many ways.

Social climber Alroy Kear is flattered when he is selected by Edward Driffield’s wife to pen the official biography of her lionized novelist husband, and determined to write a bestseller. But then Kear discovers the great novelist’s voluptuous muse (and unlikely first wife), Rosie. The lively, loving heroine once gave Driffield enough material to last a lifetime, but now her memory casts an embarrassing shadow over his career and respectable image.

Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of ambition and vanity, as suggested by the title "Bishops Apron." This podcast delves into the complexities of human desires and the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve their dreams, especially within the ecclesiastical realm. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that explores themes of social satire, moral hypocrisy, and the often farcical nature of ambition, capturing the essence of characters who strive for power and recognition. The collection spans a range of narratives that challenge societal norms and reflect on the human ...

In The Moon and Sixpence, William Somerset Maugham crafts a captivating tale inspired by the life of the renowned painter Paul Gauguin. Through the eyes of a first-person narrator, we delve into the tumultuous journey of Charles Strickland, a middle-aged English stockbroker who makes the shocking decision to leave behind his family in pursuit of his true passion art. This episodic novel offers profound insights into Stricklands mind and soul, exploring the complexities of creativity and the sacrifices made for artistic fulfillment. (Summary by Wikipedia)