Read Online. Liza of Lambeth is absolutely not the book to taste Maugham's writing. It depicts the short life and death of Liza Kemp, an 18-year-old factory worker who lives together with her aging mother in Vere Street (obviously fictional) off Westminster Bridge Road (real) in Lambeth. Liza of Lambeth. Liza of Lambeth focuses on the challenges of life facing Liza, an 18 year old factory girl who lives in the poverty of the slums of 1890s London. Liza of Lambeth was captivating but I would have enjoyed this book more if it were a bit longer because I wanted to learn even more about the characters; but this book is Maugham's earliest work, and at that stage he was still developing his writing style. Refresh and try again. 3.5 (2 Reviews) Free Download. Excellent book. It draws on Maugham's experiences as a medical student doing midwifery work in Lambeth, a South London slum. Somerset Maugham is one of my favorite authors, but this book is pretty awful. W. Somerset Maugham. Granted, the slang is a bit annoying at first but you get used to it after a few pages. Liza of Lambeth . Chapter 12→ — A few days afterwards Liza was talking with Sally, who did not seem very much happier than when Liza had last seen her. This is Somerset Maugham's first published novel, and of those of his that I've read, I think I like this one the best. By. Liza Of Lambeth (1897) is perhaps Maugham's only novel which I don't have the heart to revisit. During World War I he worked as a… I've read several books since reading Liza of Lambeth, yet Liza continues to come to mind. Some readers say that Liza of Lambeth lacks the depth of Of Human Bondage and that the former is too simple and too short; however, I would like to observe that a story can be simple and still excellently explore the depths of human condition, and without a doubt Liza of Lambeth does. E ain't wot I thought 'e wos,' she said. This story is set in Lambeth, a working class neighborhood in London, around the end of the 19th century. That’s the entire plot. Don't be surprised if it seems like less of a debut and more of the working of an old hand, since Maugham had been some years writing plays and short–stories while working through med-school and as a licensed physician, though none had been published. Unless the punch to the stomach was metaphorical in which case Maugham should have stayed in medicine because it doesn't translate as one. That’s it. Start by marking “Liza of Lambeth” as Want to Read: Error rating book. It’s his first novel, so I probably shouldn’t have expected much. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Liza is charming, some of her attributes are endearing, like her engaging with the children of … And the plot, although a bit worn, is worn because it works. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Ga meteen aan de slag! A Well Written, Sad Story - W. Somerset Maugham's First Novel, Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2017. That’s it. It isn't as if his other novels are all light and sunshine. . I loved it start to finish. My Maugham of the Month for January, 2011 is a good study of the circle of life in a poor district of London like that in which Somerset Maugham had his medical practice. Liza of Lambeth, this first novel by the young Somerset Maugham - he was 23 when it was published in 1897 - has its good points. Share This. All in all, a good book. A girl is sought after by a guy she doesn’t like and is regularly verbally abused by her mother. In W. Somerset Maugham …obstetrician in his first novel, Liza of Lambeth (1897), and its success, though small, encouraged him to abandon medicine. The book displays his sharp observational skills for the characters and situations that he encountered in this seedy environment – which is a universe away from the lives an. ✘✘ Sarah ✘✘ (former Nefarious Breeder of Murderous Crustaceans), Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Spring Books. W. Somerset Maugham’s debut novel certainly shows a talent that does not diminish in his future works. Liza of Lambeth. When she meets Jim Blakeston, a married man new to the area, she is immediately magnetized by his attentions. Liza is a very outgoing and likeable girl, a favorite with the boys, especially young Tom who is in love with her. Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019. Liza Kemp is an 18 year old factory worker, living with her sickly mother. Somerset Maugham is an exceptional writer and his brilliant work, Of Human Bondage, is one of my favourite books, it is a novel that I have read many times, that is why it is considered a masterpiece of literature. Ships from and sold by Blackwell's U.K. *dispatched from UK*. Maugham’s début at the age of twenty-three “distressed the late-Victorian sensibility,” but the “book made a stir.” (Curtis, 5) Liza of Lambeth, originally titled A Lambeth Idyll, was the outcome of Maugham’s experience of poverty-stricken London slum life while he was an intern at St. Thomas’s Hospital on the edge of Lambeth, a slum district, which many Londoners considered worse than the notorius Limehouse area. W. Somerset Maugham. She lives in a working-class area of London, and as the youngest of thirteen siblings she is left to look after their incompetent mother. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Liza is a blossoming teenage girl with a tough mother, who lives in a tough neighbourhood. Interesting portrait of early 1900's London life among poor. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. With. I really like this author but this book was not his best work. It is not my favorite of Maugham's, though, not being as clear and readable as most. This was a really good read. Not because it is poor, but because it is so chillingly tragic. A musical in 2 acts by William Rushton and Berny Stringle; based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham. The simplicity of the narrative works in the book’s favour; had Maugham tried to pump it up, it would quickly. Then she meets a married man, begins an affair and gets pregnant. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. 3.5 (2 Reviews) Published: 1897. This story is set in Lambeth, a working class neighborhood in London, around the end of the 19th century. It is a glimpse into working class life in London's East End slum, Lambeth. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Liza is a blossoming teenage girl with a tough mother, who lives in a tough neighbourhood. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2016. The main plot is driven by Liza's affections and the consequences these have for her. Advanced Search. Somerset Maugham’s first novel (from 1897) was written when he was still a medical student in Lambeth. DO NOT READ THE SUMMARY ON THE BACK OF THE BOOK. plus-circle Add … It is not very long, it is pretty sad, but it also has parts that had me laughing out loud! The only real character is Liza, the others are caricatures and not well-rounded. Direct opzegbaar. He spoke French even before he spoke a word of English, a fact to which some critics attribute the purity of his style. Be the first to ask a question about Liza of Lambeth. Her story could have gone in so many other directions. Liza is a very outgoing and likeable girl, a favorite with the boys, especially young Tom who is in love with her. This short novel begins with humor and interesting street characters and ends with a tragedy. Talk:Liza of Lambeth. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This post is about the details of the first edition of this book by Maugham. The book displays his sharp observational skills for the characters and situations that he encountered in this seedy environment – which is a universe away from the lives and settings that would feature in many of his later books. Liza of Lambeth. It depicts the short life and death of Liza Kemp, an 18-year-old factory worker who lives together with her aging mother in Vere Street (obviously fictional) off Westminster Bridge Road (real) in Lambeth. The first Maugham´s novel, promising a very nice debut. Although I almost stopped reading at first, this novella improves as it progresses. It held my attention, it was an easy read and I liked it. Well, I was wrong. Liza of Lambeth was popular enough he was able to become a full time writer as I suppose medicine didn’t agree with him. Liza of Lambeth, the first novel by W. Somerset Maugham, is about the life and loves of a young factory worker living in Lambeth near Westminster Bridge Road. Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2012.