A BAD EXAMPLE, a Short Story by Somerset Maugham

Somerset Maughm never disappoints. How cleverly he makes us laugh at the clergyman whose 'faith is dead without works'. Brilliant.....

It’s like unearthing hidden treasures ! What joy listening to these gems 🌹

I experienced a shocking self reaction. I felt relieved at the author’s decision to end it as he did. I think I was in a better position to view the history of Victorian society because of this story. The marching of the Presbyterian missionaries across the world, the colonization of India, the preservation and expansion of the British morality. True, the cracks were there from the First World War, the ultimate decline despite heart felt sacrifices by the people.Maugham shows alll of this in the story. And we know how to ends beyond that ending.

I was waiting for the curate to quote: "But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." And "If a man will not work, he shall not eat"

Such picky listeners! Yes there are a few mispronunciations… I don’t care! I love having this kind of literature available to me via readings. I can go about many things during my day and yet at the same time savour the quality of the language, observations and implications. Very much appreciative of this channel and all the great stories you are bringing to us. And I’m not paying for individual content or anything outside the YouTube commercial free app. It’s money well spent.!!!

I listened with pleasure. Thank you ❤

I love the ironic treatment of this story. Very witty indeed.

Maughen himself didn't suffer that brand of madness. He was a very wealthy man.

This is one of the most revelatory short stories ever written, I believe!! Thanks so much!!

Great story, great reading! Thank you!

I love how they assume Clinton is ill, because he’s suddenly talking about loving his neighbor, and actually means it.

Maugham is such a cat : his disdain for middle class England & its values comes through in every sarcastic sentence….

Yes, yes, the bible is good, as long as it serves our purpose.

If this same scenario was presented today, the outcome would be the same.

Excellent. Love the new voice selection. Danke

Thanks for posting and reading a great Story and a good reading Of it.

Wonderfully read, wished it was not done anonymous ….. the story is actually a terrible satire….. I read it long, long ago, but listening to it I only now realised it to the full….thank you for these recordings ❤

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A hint of Dickens' A Christmas Carol...