The Bishop's Apron
Gelesen von Lee Smalley
W. Somerset Maugham
(4,427 Sterne; 55 Bewertungen)
"Canon Spratte saw himself as he thought others might see him: mediocre, pompous, self-assertive, verbose." Maugham could have added ambitious, hypocritical, and vain. In this engrossing social satire, Theodore Spratte, a cleric, motivated by an obsessive desire to be elevated to bishop, embellishes his family history and intrudes upon his son's and daughter's courtships. A reviewer in 1906 wrote, "The whole book is an admirable blend of cynical gaiety and broadly farcical comedy; it is the smartest and most genuinely humorous novel that the season has yet given us." -- Lee Smalley (6 hr 35 min)
Chapters
Bewertungen
adam
(4 Sterne)
This was entertaining and witty. I enjoyed it overall but did not find it on the level of some of his other works I’ve read. Its certainly an interesting study in narcissism and entitlement, although a lovable character at that. One finds oneself wondering who to route for. The book is growing on me as I wrote this. The writer is certainly a huge talent and this was well read.
The Bishop's Apron
Karen Gottschalk
(4 Sterne)
This is a delightful, comical story about a self-opinionated would-be bishop. Somerset Maugham at his best. The reader read very well, but the sound quality is very soft.
Story and Reader = Five Stars
zobert
(5 Sterne)
Glad to aee another Maughm in the collection. He can tell a good tale! Reader Lee Smalley and sound quality first rate.
(5 Sterne)
As shown in this book, political intrigue in England at start of 20th century is much like today’s politics in Washington.
Ed & Yvonne Dunlap
(5 Sterne)
this is my go to book. I love EVERYTHING about it. the narration is Superb. lol funny LOVE IT!
The main character leaves me wondering
janene f
(5 Sterne)
Did Maughm base this on an acquaintance? Pretentious and selfish, the main character is written brilliantly. Mr. Smalley's reading is as good as it gets, and this vehicle gave him a good range which made it so entertaining I didnt want it to end. A period piece, it gives glimpses into the challenges of the changing times. The supporting characters are bit players here, but between the writing and reading, they have enough substance to come to life. It is through them we see the class divisions and struggles. All in all I found it thoroughly engaging. I will return to it again and again.