About “The merry-go-round”
The book follows Miss Ley, an independent spinster, as she observes the lives of others in Edwardian London, noting their struggles with convention and the tensions between love and reason. Through her perspective, the narrative explores the brief marriage of a dying poet, a woman's adulterous passion for a young rascal, and an honorable man's decision to take virtue to extremes.
Book details
- Published
- 1904
- Latest edition
- 1904 · ISBN 9780140185966
- ISBN
- 9780140185966
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The merry-go-round?
The merry-go-round by William Somerset Maugham has 352 pages.
