The Fall of Edward Barnard | Essays and Criticism
- Parallels in Themes to Other Literary Works
In this essay, the author points out some parallels to the themes of Maugham’s story in other literary works.
- Between the Wars: Far East
In the following essay excerpt, the author explores thematic elements in the stories in Maugham’s collection The Trembling of a Leaf, calling ‘‘The Fall of Edward Barnard’’ ‘‘pure comedy.’’

