cakes and ale w somerset maugham
W. Somerset MaughamCakes and Ale novelclassic British literatureliterary satire fictionMaugham's works
Cakes and Ale, or The Skeleton in the Cupboard, is a 1930 novel by the esteemed British author W. Somerset Maugham. This classic work of literary fiction offers a satirical look at the English literary world, exploring themes of reputation, hypocrisy, and the often-misleading nature of public perception surrounding acclaimed authors, all delivered with Maugham's characteristic wit and keen observation of human folly.