Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honour by W. Somerset Maugham
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| Author | Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965 |
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| Title | Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honour |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honour" by W. Somerset Maugham is a collection of plays written in the early 20th century. The principal play, "Lady Frederick," focuses on Lady Frederick Berolles, a vivacious but financially troubled woman navigating her relationships with various men while contending with her precarious financial situation. The play humorously addresses themes of love, reputation, and social status, as Lady Frederick contemplates both marriage and the potential downfall of her previously affluent lifestyle. The opening of "Lady Frederick" introduces several key characters at the Hotel Splendide in Monte Carlo, where Lady Frederick is caught in a web of social intrigue. Lady Merenston is deeply concerned about her son Charlie's infatuation with Lady Frederick, whom she believes would be a poor match due to her questionable reputation and financial turmoil. As conversations unfold, we learn about Lady Frederick's debts and the lengths to which she must go to maintain her status in society. The interplay between Lady Frederick, her admirers, and her critics sets the stage for a comedic exploration of love and morality in a world where appearances matter significantly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37962 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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