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William Somerset Maugham [n 2] CH (/ m ɔː m / MAWM; 25 January 1874 – 16 December 1965) [n 1] was an English writer, known for his plays, novels and short stories. Born in Paris, where he spent his first ten years, Maugham was schooled in England and went to a German university.
W. Somerset Maugham (1874 – 1965) was a British playwright, novelist and short story writer. Born in the British Embassy in Paris, where his father worked, Maugham was an orphan by the age of ten. [ 1]
Title [ 7][ 8][ 9]Year Of First PublicationFirst Edition Publisher (london, Unless ...Notes1897NovelThe Making of a Saint1898NovelOrientations1899Short story collectionThe Hero1901NovelJul 26, 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, Madame Bovary, and War and Peace.
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.
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A complete list of all W. Somerset Maugham's books in order (44 books). Browse plot descriptions, book covers, genres, pseudonyms, ratings and awards.
