| Author |
Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965 |
| Title |
The Merry-go-round
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Merry-go-round" by W. Somerset Maugham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins to unfold through the interactions of Miss Elizabeth Dwarris, a wealthy and overbearing woman, and her equally stubborn cousin, Miss Ley. The narrative introduces themes of family dynamics, power, and independence, specifically revolving around the tyrannical presence of Miss Dwarris in the lives of her relatives. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Miss Elizabeth Dwarris, who wielded her wealth to manipulate and subdue her poorer relatives. She takes delight in controlling their thoughts and actions, deriving pleasure from their discomfort. Particularly noteworthy is her contentious relationship with Miss Ley, who is uniquely able to challenge Dwarris with her wit and bluntness. Their exchanges hint at a longstanding feud, illustrating the tension between authority and rebellion within family structures. The opening portion effectively sets the stage for a story that promises to explore complex interpersonal relationships and the consequences of power and independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Single women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Social classes -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Husband and wife -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47229 |
| Release Date |
Oct 29, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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