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Liza of Lambeth (Paperback)
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Liza of Lambeth (Paperback)
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Loot Price R130
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Liza of Lambeth (1897) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Written
while the author was living as a medical student in London, the
Maugham's debut marked an electrifying start to an illustrious
career in literature. Controversial for its portrayal of
infidelity, domestic violence, and women's reproductive health,
Liza of Lambeth is a gritty realist tale that takes an honest look
at the everyday struggles of actual Londoners in a time of
celebration and nostalgia for the Empire. Set in 1887, the year of
Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, Liza of Lambeth follows a young
woman in her life as a factory worker and caretaker for her ailing
mother. Although she is only 18, Liza Kemp is a hard worker who
desires more from life than that which she was born into. When a
rare holiday gives her the chance to unwind in the countryside with
a group of friends, she takes a much-needed break from her daily
responsibilities to partake in a carriage ride. There, she meets
Jim Blakeston, a married father of five who has recently moved to a
home near Liza's. Drunk on beer, she begins to feel attracted to
the man, who sneaks a kiss before the night draws to a close. Soon,
they begin an ill-fated affair, sneaking off whenever possible to
elude the suspicions of friends and family. As lust turns to
violence, Liza learns too late the dangers of trusting men. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of W. Somerset Maugham's Liza of Lambeth is a classic
work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.
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