# Poor Edward — Cakes and Ale character guide

> Poor Edward in Cakes and Ale by W. Somerset Maugham.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Edward

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A reference to Edward Driffield in his later, diminished state.

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