The author presented his views about actresses. Under the magic of her talent, some people see her exactly the way she wants to be seen - as an unselfish servant of art, a bright an "The Voice of the Turtle" by William Somerset Maugham is dedicated to the same topic, which is later used in his novel "Theater". The main character of the story, an opera singer - a bitchy, greedy, selfish, heartless woman who turns any conversation to discussion about her roles, plans, stories of her life and so on. "The Voice of the Turtle" by William Somerset Maugham is dedicated to the same topic, which is later used in his novel "Theater". Highly recommended for any who enjoy good short stories that can each be read in one or two short sittings.more This was a great collection by master storyteller. Even the weaker or more overtly humorous ones are very good. Of the 17 stories here, several are outstanding, such as The Vessel of Wrath, The Voice of the Turtle, and Rain. I found the wait well worth it for almost every story here. It is merely that their strength often truly emerges at the very end. However, this efficiency robs the stories of none of their power. Maugham's stories take their time to flesh out the characters, but obviously in brief enough fashion for the short story format. What I particularly love is that nearly all of them have a slow-burn quality. Maugham's tended to be much deeper and more psychological revelations, ones which illuminate profound and surprising truths of a character's nature. Henry-esque turn at the end, they are not nearly as plot-oriented or sentimental as Henry's. While many of the stories do feature an O. This was the first I had read of Maugham's short stories, though, and the man was truly a master of the short tale just as much as the novel. Maugham's tended to be much deeper and more psychological Brilliant collection of classic short stories.īefore this, I had read Of Human Bon dage, The Moon & Sixpence, and The Razor's Edge, and I really enjoyed all three.
Before this, I had read Of Human Bon dage, The Moon & Sixpence, and The Razor's Edge, and I really enjoyed all three. Brilliant collection of classic short stories.
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