The narrator has the most beautifully elegant, softly spoken voice. Absolute perfection to tell this story which turns convention on its head as he did in his own scandalous life. ❤❤❤xxx
@susydyson17502 ай бұрын
Impecable chií e
@voulafisentzidis88303 ай бұрын
What a delightful story, beautifully read by Alfred Molina. Thanks for sharing.
@theseeingeye4543 ай бұрын
Excellent story. Mr. Molina's complimentary narration. So much better than the souless A I that seems to be " en vogue " Background music superfluous.
@jenford70782 жыл бұрын
Delightful story!
@sahanaes13942 жыл бұрын
How could anything be anything but beautiful when it comes to Mr.S.Maugham. Lovely story nd equally good narration nd lifted me from my blues. Can't TQ enough.
@na_molodcha_rw2 жыл бұрын
Stay true to yourself and take care please!
@cruiserwilliams60752 жыл бұрын
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@sylviareta66973 ай бұрын
I enjoyed it immensely.
@MrRatherino Жыл бұрын
doesn't get any better than this..priceless! many thanx..
@Brian-nt1hh3 ай бұрын
I must say, this is a timeless story to aspire to for everyone. We should continue to grow. We should continue to strive. We, should all strive to enhance and find the uniqueness in ourselves and others, to brighten our satisfactorily bland lives we settle into. Who knew a parable could be so priceless. Thank Jane and Gilbert in their example
@anitaholst76713 ай бұрын
I found joy in a message promoting authenticity, acceptance, and kindness. Gilbert saw her sweet realness - her inner beauty. He transformed her outwardly appearance to it reflected HER without artiface... very architectural!
@sheilahay33702 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this story picked the correct narrator which makes it more enjoyable
@inahandbag Жыл бұрын
Short story perfection, exquisitely narrated. Thank you, Natalia!!
@alidabaxter58493 ай бұрын
I've read and reread my copy of a collection of Somerset Maugham's short stories that it's falling apart. They are absolutely wonderful, and time after time totally unexpected.
@susanotway787511 ай бұрын
Such a good story. So enjoyable. Thanks
@ЛарисаКадиева-г4н Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your brilliant reading
@na_molodcha_rw Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@anitaholst76713 ай бұрын
Purely delightful! A tale of authenticity of self, kindness, and acceptance.
@janeadams647 Жыл бұрын
My name is Jane and I approve this story 😊
@tripleAplay72 ай бұрын
🙂
@waningmooncancer9628 Жыл бұрын
Mr. Somerset Maugham is priceless, pure GOLD 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@na_molodcha_rw Жыл бұрын
Greetings!
@waningmooncancer9628 Жыл бұрын
@@na_molodcha_rw Hi, sweetie! I wish you a very Merry Christmas ✝️🕊️🕊️🕊️✝️ , and a GOD blessed New Year 🎉🎈
@na_molodcha_rw Жыл бұрын
@@waningmooncancer9628 thank you and blessings back)
@waningmooncancer9628 Жыл бұрын
@@na_molodcha_rw 😁😁😁😁🤗
@Michael-bp5im3 ай бұрын
Willy was the best … the first among second raters he called himself but he was too modest !!
@rozalialuks65833 ай бұрын
He is simply BRILLIANT! Thank you!
@marypartridge51543 ай бұрын
Somerset takes me back to a Britain of my father's time of my family and our travels around the world with the Diplomatic Service. Of the English reserve and eccentricity and this Somerset conveys it all for us middle class English. We were trained never to talk about emotional issues always polite conversation. Yes to others we must seem a peculiar lot. We are we are English through and through.
@2msvalkyrie5293 ай бұрын
Is it really such a bad thing NOT to blurt out the personal details to all and sundry at drop of a hat ?? Emotional incontinence is just as bad as the stiff upper lip...? Try watching morning television...?
@lisabeth_nikolaidis2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed hearing this Maugham story and even more so because Alfred Molina was reading it! Thank you so much!
@maxinejacobson40062 жыл бұрын
Lovely story by master writer, pulchritudinously narrated.
@2msvalkyrie5293 ай бұрын
Yes. His style was effortless..
@billbreuer3035 Жыл бұрын
What a reader!! Perfect!
@tanjabijleveld46062 жыл бұрын
Most enjoyable bedtime listening…beautifully narrated.
@janisg7409 Жыл бұрын
I got misty eyed! Very good.
@joanndavis14502 жыл бұрын
With Molina reading, this is a wonderful treat. Thank you.
@lynettewerner3559 Жыл бұрын
Lovely story
@careyamberger5288 Жыл бұрын
That was beautiful!
@na_molodcha_rw Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@brucejackson42192 жыл бұрын
WSM-20th century story teller extraordinaire. Ranks on a par with Greene, Borges, Cronin ans Wells. This audio a pleasure to listen to this Sunday afternoon, over an eclair and some tea biscuits. Thank you. [ 04 Sept. 2022 ]
@2msvalkyrie5293 ай бұрын
Yes. Cronin is sadly forgotten today. Perhaps Television will re-discover him ?? Though he probably doesn't tick the now compulsory boxes at the Beeb..!
@alisonmeditations6 ай бұрын
Excellent entertainment
@elinstar60343 ай бұрын
One of my favourite Maugham stories, beeautifully read. 😊🎉
@roxanavasilakis9435 Жыл бұрын
🎉 thank you so very much 🌳
@fiddlersthree84632 жыл бұрын
Just a wonderful reading but please, lose the background music. It's distracting and a bit annoying. If we want background music, we can play our own but we can't take it off the soundtrack!
@janetrocha35849 ай бұрын
Totally agree.
@vublia3 жыл бұрын
With the way our society works, it can be rather troubling to be true to oneself and feel free to express individuality. The main character from ‘Jane’ by Somerset Mangham is a perfect example of a confidant and sincere person, as she always stays true to her believes and feels comfortable in her own body. Jane may not be as fashionable and active as her sister-in-law, but she has her charms and treats everyone with kindness and respect. It’s her personality that makes her so special to other people, and no matter what some may say she never betrays her views. "He's penniless and you're rich… He’s marrying you for your money. /Jane remained perfectly composed. /"I don't think he is, you know, she replied. "I think he’s very fond of me." She may seem timid and reliable, easy to manipulate, but in truth, she knows her worth and doesn’t let people be cruel to her. She is open to new experiences, always ready to try something new: “Gilbert and the French maid taught her how to wear her clothes, and, unexpectedly enough, she was very quick at learning.” Jane is very sincere. Both in her appearance and feelings."…people began to laugh at what I said no one was more surprised than I was. I'd said the same things for thirty years and no one ever saw anything to laugh at…Then I discovered it was because I spoke the truth.” It is so difficult to be that kind of person, knowing how cruel the world can be, but no matter what, this woman never changes. In conclusion, we all can take some lessons from Jane. We should be as open, as truthful and kind as she is if we want to stay true to ourselves no matter how rudely some may treat us and how hard life can be.
@na_molodcha_rw3 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot, good ideas
@Dawghome2 жыл бұрын
@L.K...Amen! Sometimes it is a tightrope!
@janefitton11983 ай бұрын
A wonderful story of someone being themself . Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3/6/24
@letsexplainricky68254 ай бұрын
Love this...just what I needed
@rochellerochelle83983 ай бұрын
Oooomggggg…I could happily listen to this man read from a telephone book. He has such a soothing and velvety voice. WOW!
@rtt1961 Жыл бұрын
Magnificent reading.
@deegeraghty94264 ай бұрын
Beautiful narration.Thank you 😊
@RosemaryJohnson-zq2dl3 ай бұрын
Molina reading Maugham, how fabulous. And one of the authors best short stories. I’m so glad in those days most authors didn’t ‘’Kill their Darlings’ however, the background music I could have strangled.
@rutheglin-pugh23203 ай бұрын
What a delightful story. I ' m chuckling away gently.
@harbinger28384 ай бұрын
A very interesting plot - so typical of this author.
@marilynbrown-x4m7 ай бұрын
It’s a lovely story, but the intrusion of the somewhat too loud music spoiled my pleasure in it.
@Edo9River3 ай бұрын
I'm glad its almost midnightt, here north of Tokyo, because I'm also struck dumb by the wit of Mr. Maugham. Good night
@2msvalkyrie5293 ай бұрын
Yes. At his best he WAS the best. !!
@annabelaustin52823 ай бұрын
Always loved this story.
@tjannarra127911 ай бұрын
Beautiful story, equally beautifully narrated. But here .. spoiled by ads.
@dalyweb4 ай бұрын
KZbin RED recommended ❤
@SafferInAustria3 ай бұрын
Love these stories but the music is extremely annoying and wakes me up.
@earthcat2 ай бұрын
I like the music
@travinstelon Жыл бұрын
The voice
@cuthbert25462 ай бұрын
Somerset Maugham was such an acute observer of human nature. His stories always have a surprising twist at the end.
@rachael70603 ай бұрын
Beautiful story!
@InspiredbyBarbNatifu3 ай бұрын
The background music is truly distructing. Its too loud too. The narrator's voice is sufficient without it. Thank you so much.
@sarahmiller56323 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@ruthparkinson8492 жыл бұрын
Beautiful narration....
@jaynemacklyne14623 ай бұрын
Wonderful narrator of a great story Thankyou
@tripleAplay72 ай бұрын
Lovely and brilliant as only Maugham can be❤ Other channels are posting S. Maugham using exponentially inferior AI to read. Thanks for sharing this wonderful work with excellent talent!
@ruth_southernstar3 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it! As expressed above, great story and excellent narration. Thank you for your work x
@novascheller59573 ай бұрын
Delightful and wonderful twists and turns!❤
@juderogers7946 Жыл бұрын
Interesting story with helpful observations DESPITE the piano playing...
@chrysanthusacosta60693 ай бұрын
A lovely story of a wonderful May December romance and the beauty of a lively personality.
@cousinsister69 Жыл бұрын
Truly a delight.
@na_molodcha_rw2 жыл бұрын
Guys, other 2 stories in this playlist are super nice too!
@JudeNance2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely story ❤️
@roderickfernandez53822 жыл бұрын
That was the most wonderful story I just loved it I bet in his original draft Somerset. M a u g h a m had the young man run off with another young man of course he couldn't print that at the time I wish delightful I just loved it
@rozalialuks65832 ай бұрын
Wonderful reading. Thank you!
@vivienhinton5472 Жыл бұрын
Loved this story and the reading
@simpaticaism3 ай бұрын
So enjoyed this , thank you ❤xx
@maymalone150511 ай бұрын
Well done summerset😊😊😊😂❤
@marybedward93812 ай бұрын
A wonderful story.
@lyndadelport83222 ай бұрын
Saffirin You need to be awake to enjoy and experience these stories.
@GradKat2 ай бұрын
I’ve always liked this story, and it was beautifully narrated. But I think we could have done without the occasional piano music in the background.
@alisonvanschoor7303 ай бұрын
Ah - the power of a great haircut and beautiful clothes - the right frock can raise the dead!
@c.a.savage56893 ай бұрын
What a snob Somerset Maugham is! I love it. Like Henry James but with a cutting wit and dripping irony. Tell me more... And AI is cerainly no match for Alfred Molino ❤❤❤
@patriciamay63963 ай бұрын
Exceptional
@lindabeckman77233 ай бұрын
Love Maugham
@BoudicaJ Жыл бұрын
Beautiful rendition of a perfect story
@baronofree13 ай бұрын
Great story, well read. The piano is unnecessary and distracting.
@francescaemc22 жыл бұрын
grazie!
@m.a.gomes-fernandesfernand52152 ай бұрын
I love S Maugham❤❤
@na_molodcha_rw Жыл бұрын
How not to envy, ...your tips are very welcome..
@martinadarcy7812 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@lindabeckman77233 ай бұрын
More, please
@wynbock3 ай бұрын
#862 LIKE!🦋 I subscribed & shared twice! 1:11PM 06/02/2024
@earthcat2 ай бұрын
The narrator has a voice like chocolate.
@n.l.vannstallings46642 ай бұрын
Ms. Tower is the type of hateful character I've dealt with all my life. Always hoping for and waiting for a happy woman to fail. Wouldn't the world be better if we lifted each other up instead?
@na_molodcha_rw2 ай бұрын
..The problem of Mrs Tower is that she does not know her value and her strengths. But we know every body has a value, we need only to see it, accept it and shine too)..💖
@JannLane Жыл бұрын
When listening to 3 fat women I found the background music was far to loud I had to turn it off. I tried unsuccessfully to put the comment in. I really wanted to hear it.
@na_molodcha_rw Жыл бұрын
Sorry!
@na_molodcha_rw3 жыл бұрын
students' lessons from Jane follow -
@abcmyrie Жыл бұрын
40
@moragcampbell357711 ай бұрын
Was trying to enjoy but 15 mins in and 3 ads already had to stop listening 🙄
@na_molodcha_rw11 ай бұрын
Sorry, 💝 please have a nice day
@jasanders58773 ай бұрын
OMG stop stop misleading people. Load of CRAP 😱🤧🥵🤬🤮
@thomashanson52772 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine a better reading of such a brilliant story. Thank you for brightening my afternoon!
@Angie-mm9rn3 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this story, mainly because this time a REAL live person was the narrator in the person of the excellent actor Alfred Molina. I find it disturbing when the AI versions stumble on the nuances.
@maxinejacobson40062 жыл бұрын
Lovely story by master writer, pulchritudinously narrated.
@acalvello98935 күн бұрын
Excellent narration
@northernlights8126 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story, it’s simply lovely.Excellent narration.
@Rose-od4lp2 жыл бұрын
How beautiful! Somerset Maugham never disappoints but this was just fantastic in every way :)
@lisahileman6727 Жыл бұрын
I have a collection of Somerset Maugham's short stories. They are all fabulous- some tragic, some comical, most cynical. All a wonderful description of homes, people and history. His descriptions were so rich- my favorite aspect of his talent.
@slukas1375 Жыл бұрын
Am in full agreement. Maugham's powers of observation are, in my opinion, equal to his talent for description.
@deegeraghty94262 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this beautifully narrated story.
@LudaMas-b6k7 ай бұрын
Somerset Maugham is definitely an absolute British treasure.And an excellent reading!
@EVZYL2 жыл бұрын
And that's why Maughm is my favourite author of the English language! Beautifully narrated. Thanks so much for the upload. Best wishes from a freezing Patagonia, Chile.
@larkascending100 Жыл бұрын
This has always been one of my favorite Somerset Maugham stories of all time. It is such a timeless tale of love and the unexpected!
@markrice4808 Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorites. A very unique plot and approach. I often wonder why Maugham never dramatized it (although S.N. Behrman did) as his plays were very successful and would seem a natural) I've viewed some still photos of the production. Jane, with her white hair, monocle, and extreme fashions, must have been very effective!
@mariewilliams60211 ай бұрын
Fab fab fab ❤❤❤❤❤
@johnjones6601 Жыл бұрын
Was the background piano music meant to add or subtract?!