The Bishop's Apron: A study in the origins of a great family

Name: The Bishop's Apron: A study in the origins of a great family
Author: William Somerset Maugham
ISBN: 9781787249226

Author: William Somerset Maugham
Language: English
Length: 232 pages
ISBN: 9781787249226
Published: 22 October 2018
Imprint: Sovereign

Satirical Novel
Whimsical Events
Clergyman's Apron
Misunderstandings
Secret Identities
Societal Expectations
Wit
Clever Observations
Absurdities
Human Behavior

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Description

"The Bishop's Apron" by W. Somerset Maugham is a delightful satirical novel that explores the whimsical events surrounding a clergyman's apron. As the narrative unfolds, it weaves a humorous tale of misunderstandings, secret identities, and societal expectations. Maugham's wit and clever observations showcase the absurdities of human behavior, shedding light on the foibles of a great family. With comedic flair, the novel offers a lighthearted commentary on the quirks of aristocracy, blending humor and social critique in a charming exploration of identity and tradition.

Author

W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1965) wrote Of Human Bondage, The Moon and Sixpence, and a famous shelf of stories from the South Seas and the drawing room. A doctor by training, he observed with a cool, professional eye: desire, failure, and the cost of a vocation. With 35 titles in our catalogue, Maugham remains the English novelist of worldly intelligence — never sentimental, always readable.

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