The Trembling of a Leaf, William Somerset Maugham
The Trembling of a Leaf, William Somerset Maugham
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The Trembling of a Leaf
Little Stories of the South Sea Islands

Author: William Somerset Maugham

Narrator: James Harrington

Unabridged: 6 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/23/2024

Categories: Fiction, Short Stories


Synopsis

"The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands" by W. Somerset Maugham offers a collection of poignant tales set in the exotic South Seas. Maugham weaves stories of love, colonial life, and cultural clash. Each narrative unveils the human condition against a backdrop of tropical beauty. With vivid characters and insightful prose, the collection explores the fragility of human emotions and the transformative power of the islands. The tales offer a glimpse into the complexities of desire, loss, and the profound impact of the South Seas on those who venture into its enchanting realm.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jim on November 19, 2017

There's a politically incorrect expression used in this book, "going native," but that is a lot of what these stories are about. Brits (mostly men) from the sun-deprived northern climes (and in one case, an American) arrive in the tropical South Pacific isles, mainly Tahiti, to shed their clothes an......more

Goodreads review by Pam on November 25, 2023

My copy was an English language version, not the Spanish version listed here. Maugham’s South Sea stories are wonderfully crafted. I can’t think of an equal at his time. Not only are they extremely illuminating as far as human nature goes, but the dialog seems very realistic and the settings are brea......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on March 22, 2024

This is my second time through this collection of Maugham short stories, and in reading my review of the first, I think I was originally a bit harsh. Coincidently, I’ve started reading a book by Carl Sagan wherein he covers my original concerns about racism rather elegantly… Society corrupts the b......more

Goodreads review by Realini on February 26, 2025

Rain and other South Sea Stories by Somerset Maugham Somerset Maugham is one of my absolute favorites. As answer to one of those questions what books would you take with you on a deserted island, books by Maugham will be on the short list... His short stories kept me good company while I have spent da......more