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William Somerset Maugham [n 2] CH ( ⫽ mɔːm ⫽ 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. He became a medical student in London and qualified as a ...
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.
Title [7] [8] [9]Year Of First PublicationFirst Edition Publisher (london, Unless ...Notes1897NovelThe Making of a Saint1898NovelOrientations1899Short story collectionThe Hero1901Novel5 days ago · 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. Maugham was orphaned at the age of 10; he was brought up by an uncle and ...
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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.
A brief biography of the British novelist, short-story writer, and playwright (1874-1965), who wrote popular and acclaimed works such as Of Human Bondage, The Moon and Sixpence, and The Razor's Edge. Learn about his life, career, marriages, and controversies.
The Razor's Edge is a 1944 novel by W. Somerset Maugham. It tells the story of Larry Darrell, an American pilot traumatized by his experiences in World War I, who sets off in search of some transcendent meaning in his life. The story begins through the eyes of Larry's friends and acquaintances as they witness his personality change after the ...
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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.
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