"A Likely Story" by William De Morgan is a story about the everyday lives and struggles of a married couple named Reginald and Euphemia Aiken. Their constant bickering shows just how tough relationships and home life can be. A maid named Sairah accidentally makes things worse when she messes up a really important painting. This mistake causes lots of confusion and problems between everyone. The book starts with the Aikens in their studio, dealing with a cold and foggy day while they argue about regular stuff. Reginald is frustrated trying to light the gas, and Sairah is annoyed with his orders. Their arguments show deeper problems in their marriage and what society expects from them. Things get really bad when the painting Reginald is fixing gets damaged. This funny but also sad look at their lives suggests that there will be more troubles in their relationships and with Sairah, setting the scene for the unfolding events.
A Likely Story
By William De Morgan
A bickering couple's already tense household explodes into chaos when a damaged painting reveals secrets, miscommunications, and the fragile nature of relationships.
Summary
About the AuthorWilliam Frend De Morgan was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co. from 1863 to 1872. His tiles often recall medieval or Islamic design patterns. He applied innovative glazes and firing techniques. Galleons and fish were common motifs, as were "fantastical" birds and animals. Many of De Morgan's tiles were designed to create intricate patterns when several were laid together.
William Frend De Morgan was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co. from 1863 to 1872. His tiles often recall medieval or Islamic design patterns. He applied innovative glazes and firing techniques. Galleons and fish were common motifs, as were "fantastical" birds and animals. Many of De Morgan's tiles were designed to create intricate patterns when several were laid together.
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