THE LETTER, A Short Story by Somerset Maugham

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2 ай бұрын

"The Letter" by Somerset Maugham tells the story of Leslie Crosbie, who shoots Geoffrey Hammond in self-defense after he attempts to assault her. Set in British Malaya, the plot unravels Leslie's seemingly justified act when a compromising letter she wrote to Hammond surfaces, revealing their prior affair. Her lawyer, Mr. Joyce, navigates the legal and moral complexities to defend her in court. The narrative explores themes of colonialism, justice, and the intricacies of human behavior under duress.

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@josephbellvietnam 2 ай бұрын

This was a great movie and just loved Bette Davies playing the lead.

@marymorgan3244 Ай бұрын

One of my very favorite!

@unclealand 2 күн бұрын

There was a rather good TV version of this story in 1981 starring Lee Remick. It's different from the fine Bette Davis version, but good stories and well written characters deserve more than one interpretation.

@novascheller5957 2 ай бұрын

Such rich descriptions… taking the time to build characters, scenes and cultural differences…. And then the unspooling of the treachery! Love being able to listen to good literature as I go about my daily chores!

@quentinlickliter4697 11 күн бұрын

More people should raise their reading level to Literature.

@anotherblonde Ай бұрын

Spidery woman, weaves a needlepoint web to catch her fly, but finds herself instead caught in the unforgiving gossamer she wove.

@user-wc6rm3gf3l 2 ай бұрын

Excellent reading of this great author. Thank you x

@casadona409 2 ай бұрын

Isn't this done with AI?

@martas9283 2 ай бұрын

It must be or the mock Chinese 'fliend' wouldn't turn into a 'fly-ant', every single time but one. Good story but horrid narration

@sanjchiro 2 ай бұрын

It's an AI reading, hence the occasional odd timing of words and emphasis the, overly correct pronunciation and the weird female voice. The slight breaks here and there give a somewhat robotic feel too. I could be wrong though!

@MM-uv6kb 2 ай бұрын

@@sanjchirosadly I think you're right. There's something artificial about his voice, and an unsettling tempo in the speech. I'll find other authentic narrators online. It's a pity.

@spooklyboo2337 2 ай бұрын

Excellent reading! My favorite Maugham story….thank you for the download!

@karenann5090 2 ай бұрын

I love this story. Bette Davis was perfect in the movie.

@poorthing Ай бұрын

There was an earlier 'The Letter' film, an early 'talkie' with the legendary Jeanne Eagels, who was posthumously nominated for an Oscar. Sadly, she died young at 39. Jeanne Eagles was made a huge star when she starred in 'Rain' in 1922 on Broadway, another story by Somerset Maugham Strangely, Herbert Marshall, who played Bettes husband in 1940 'The Letter' played the lover/victim role in the 1929 'The Letter'...! 'The Letter' was Marshall's 1st American film, he starred with Bette again in the marvelous film 'The Little Foxes', 1941. Bette is one of my favorite actresses ever, she always delivered. ❤️

@alidabaxter5849 27 күн бұрын

@@poorthingHerbert Marshall was such a good actor and he breaks your heart in both The Letter and The Little Foxes. Perfect when he's working with Bette Davis.

@poorthing 27 күн бұрын

@@alidabaxter5849 agree! He was wonderful in both. His career was so long & he never disappoints

@NancyDrewe 2 ай бұрын

Such an excellent story. Thank you.

@nonosays 2 ай бұрын

How powerful to hear the original story at last!

@Shineon83 2 ай бұрын

No other author could sketch a Sociopath with such relentless skill-revealing all the subtle shadings of horror - as could Maugham ….

@joline2730 Ай бұрын

Shine: I believe Thomas Hardy surpasses even Maugham ...

@brendabiffibaldovino8306 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing 💙💙💙

@keithrobert5117 29 күн бұрын

So not only does she corrupt her own lawyer, she wants him also to cover up the letter to her husband and still get the money off him!

@AlgorithmEngagementEntity 2 ай бұрын

Wicked story well told.

@miriamsinclair1655 2 ай бұрын

Comme francophone, j’ai adoré la lecture de ce texte. Très bien prononcé ce qui en facilite la compréhension. Merci !

@MM-uv6kb 2 ай бұрын

C'est IA ma chère.

@p.twink-da-star 2 ай бұрын

Well read. Marvelous descriptions, thanks!

@luzvaldes1030 Ай бұрын

I believe THE LETTER was my introduction to Somerset many many years ago. I have since read many of his novels and short stories, but alas, there are still some I have yet to read. Hopefully they will be amongst those you upload. Thank you!

@jillianstokoe4697 2 ай бұрын

Powerful story, excellent!

@MsMak12356 Ай бұрын

Fabulous movie with Bette Davis. When I read the title of this story, I was hoping it was the idea behind the movie.

@pakde8002 2 ай бұрын

The last scene is just shocking.

@suze6of6 2 ай бұрын

Love❤❤❤❤ these Stories🌹🌹🌹🇺🇲🇺🇲 Thank You& wonderful reading narration😁🌺👍❤️❤️

@lisahunt3389 14 күн бұрын

Excellent!! Yes, indeed, Betty Davis was perfect for the part!!

@davidburkhalter3294 2 ай бұрын

I really did want to listen to this story, but having to get up to push the skip commercial button every few seconds I soon tired of the process and turned it off

@pakde8002 2 ай бұрын

I don't know what your financial situation is but if possible I really recommend KZfaq premium. I cancelled it one time as I forgot how annoying the ads were but started up about two days later. The best thing imo is turning on a story then turning of the screen at bed time. Really helped with the old insomnia.

@davidburkhalter3294 2 ай бұрын

@@pakde8002 Thank You for reaching out to me. I'm old and living on a fixed income and pretty much computer illiterate. Is this KZfaq premium expensive ? If I can afford it, how do I get signed up ? Thank You Dave B.

@Margi183 Ай бұрын

Yes! Pay monthly to avoid the ads!

@davidburkhalter3294 Ай бұрын

@@Margi183 Well thank you for agreeing with @pakde8002, but that doesn't help me find KZfaq premium or tell me how much it's going to cost me.

@johng4093 Ай бұрын

After having YT Premium for some time I can't imagine going back to being interrupted by ads. If you watch with any regularity it is really worth it, and you can try a free trial to evaluate for yourself.

@gabriellecunningham7196 2 ай бұрын

Splendid. Many Thanks 🌹🇦🇺

@sharonwerner2419 2 ай бұрын

Wow that was a real treat.

@helendynes2891 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@guidofaria6721 2 ай бұрын

Really good in all senses.

@nancygorham5908 Ай бұрын

Listening 28 June 2024

@fionaabarca765 Ай бұрын

Thankyou for posting these short stories from the great Somerset Maugham..The Colonial World long gone..Can anyone tell me who drew the beautiful illustrations

@jamesross5328 2 ай бұрын

Willie is such a great writer

@joline2730 Ай бұрын

Not so short - made into a film - excellent story...

@Trampas8 2 ай бұрын

Been looking forward to this one! I hope P & O is on your list? And also The Door of Opportunity. Thankyou for all your work.

@shereesmazik5030 2 ай бұрын

Stories well told , who’s counting the length?

@ecm958 Ай бұрын

Beautiful reading. Thank you.

@karenbeardwilson 2 ай бұрын

Torment there - Disloyal - destruction - violation of sanctity. Lies of 1 person out of control - no remorse. Well authored the truth of capabilities of one least suspected until they saw the mask off-ghastly ugly.

@alidabaxter5849 27 күн бұрын

This is a wonderful story, which I believe Maugham based on true events he heard about. Such a pity about the AI narration, but even that can't spoil it. And, like others, I thought Bette Davis was superb in the film.

@macroman52 Ай бұрын

Picky picky - in his office Joyce was not looking at his client. He was looking at his client,s husband. A lawyer’s client is not the one who may be paying the bill.

@emmaknight3890 Ай бұрын

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@alastairstaunton7081 Ай бұрын

Well read but what is with the occasional buzzes? Does the reader have a verbal tic? Why are these left in?

@riznifirdous5180 2 ай бұрын

Not that short. But enjoyed

@SunnySmile-fr5yg Ай бұрын

Short story doesn't mean that it's short, it means that it's not a long novel. Google for yourself what a short story means!

@ashby4211 2 ай бұрын

Too many adverts.

@YogZab 2 ай бұрын

No adverts! 🤷🏼‍♀️

@LuzPradilla Ай бұрын

@beverleybrown4832 2 ай бұрын

AI reader I would say. Many errors of emphasis or pauses.

@greendahlia4807 2 ай бұрын

I was hoping it wasn’t AI 😬

@karenann5090 2 ай бұрын

@@greendahlia4807It is….

@Time_Traveler_Karen 2 ай бұрын

📚 🫠 🩷

@roelienpostma2367 2 ай бұрын

A time when it was notmal to be a racist,

@bealreadyhappy 2 ай бұрын

Dear neutralsurfer. Please a short story is 30mins or less. I want more really short stories. Thank you

@neuralsurfer 2 ай бұрын

just put a short one up....

@jamesross5328 2 ай бұрын

Do you know what a short story is

@jamesross5328 2 ай бұрын

A short story is a literary form

@jamesross5328 2 ай бұрын

It's free

@Riklott1111 2 ай бұрын

These are short stories

@sarahcope5661 2 ай бұрын

Why is such a well written story so badly read? The AI is terrible. Don't do it