JANE, a Short Story by Somerset Maugham

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Published 2024-06-26
"Jane" is a story narrated by a man who recounts his first encounter with Jane Fowler, whose presence disrupts the life of the fashionable Mrs. Tower. After returning from China, the narrator visits Mrs. Tower's opulent, newly redecorated drawing-room, where he learns about her disdain for her dowdy sister-in-law, Jane. Jane arrives unexpectedly, contrasting starkly with the sophisticated setting and sparking tension. Jane's surprising marriage to a much younger man, Gilbert, defies expectations and catapults her into .......
All Comments (21)
  • @Edo9River
    I too listened on another channel. But this is. Worth listening again for the details and because of the torrent of Maugham stories I’ve been listening to… Have you noticed how boredom was the greatest threat like dementia is for us common folk to worry about nowadays 😊
  • @Bronte866
    Jane is a fascinating character. I wish I could know her and be invited to her parties and see who I might see there. I wonder where & how she met her young man? Jane does things that I might do — if given the opportunity!
  • @jenford7078
    This is one of my favorite short stories, so much truth in it!
  • @elaineedwards3189
    Oh! What a wonderful story. I laughed so hard at the description of Mrs Towers outrage….
    It was priceless❤
  • @ruth_southernstar
    How uncanny! I listened to this earlier tonight, narrated by Alfred Moliomi. Excellent story.
  • @thewordbtrue2461
    Yes anyone who speaks the truth sets one in an uncomfortable position... laughing seems to be an apt response.
    on marrying younger, she's correct again, marrying well beneath your own age her observation is also true- there is no conversation.
  • @Hannah-jk3dk
    I am realizing as i read these stories that I have no first language. I can write English but i cant write a good letter or story then in my other language I can speak but not read and write. Colonialism