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A comprehensive biography of the English writer, known for his plays, novels and short stories. Learn about his life, career, works, relationships, and legacy.
A comprehensive bibliography of the British playwright, novelist and short story writer W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965). Includes novels, short stories, non-fiction, plays, articles, collections and editions.
Title [7][8][9]Year Of First PublicationFirst Edition Publisher (london, Unless ...Notes1897NovelThe Making of a Saint1898NovelOrientations1899Short story collectionThe Hero1901NovelSep 4, 2024 · W. Somerset Maugham (born Jan. 25, 1874, Paris, France—died Dec. 16, 1965, Nice) was an English novelist, playwright, and short-story writer whose work is characterized by a clear unadorned style, cosmopolitan settings, and a shrewd understanding of human nature.
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William Somerset Maugham, CH (January 25, 1874 – December 16, 1965) was an English playwright, novelist, and short story writer. He was one of the most popular authors of his era, and although he did not receive the same critical acclaim as did his modernist contemporaries with their more experimental prose styles, he was reputedly the ...
A list of the best novels by ten great novelists, selected and analyzed by W. Somerset Maugham, a master of fiction. The list includes classics such as Tom Jones, Pride and Prejudice, Moby-Dick, and War and Peace.
Jun 27, 2018 · A comprehensive biography of the British novelist, playwright, and short-story writer, who was one of the most popular and prolific authors in the 20th century. Learn about his life, works, style, themes, and legacy.
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A comprehensive biography of the English writer W. Somerset Maugham, who wrote novels, short stories, and plays. Learn about his life, works, awards, and legacy.