Teater - William Somerset Maugham

William Somerset Maugham's novel The Theatre poses the question: which is more real, the play of life or the play of play? Which serves which, the play of life or the play of life?

Julia Lambert has lived a rich and successful stage life. She is a brilliant, mature middle-aged actress whose heroines are more real than life itself. Supported by an unwavering mind and an unerring instinct to embody sincere and "right" feelings, she plays through life. Her husband Michael Gosselyn is also an actor, and in addition to acting, he also runs a theater. They are friends and together they are successful in their field. Julia lives in a secure and orderly world, she knows the rules of the game, both in theater and in life. Passion seems to belong only to the stage. When a young shy fan showers Julia with attention, she is at first amused, then excited by his persistence, and finally madly and dangerously in love ... Her life, which until now seemed perfect and untroubled, takes an unexpected turn.

William Somerset Maugham was a prominent English writer of the 20th century, renowned as a witty biographer with a sharp pen. His oeuvre includes numerous short stories, novels, and plays.