Liza of Lambeth

Autori

• William Somerset Maugham

Parametri

• 132 pagine
• 5 ore di lettura

• Letteratura romantica
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of the working-class struggles in late 19th-century London, the story explores the tragic consequences of a young factory worker's ill-fated romance with an older, married man. Liza Kemp's desire for love and escape leads her into a tumultuous relationship that highlights the societal constraints and emotional turmoil faced by women of her time. Maugham's poignant narrative sheds light on the harsh realities of life for the impoverished, intertwining themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for dignity.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008