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Mary Elizabeth (Liza) Wellcome. 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.
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]
Jul 11, 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.
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.
Aug 22, 2016 · Learn how Maugham chose and abridged the 10 best novels of all time, and how he applied Sainte-Beuve's biographism method to his literary criticism. Explore the publication history and the Winston Dictionary of his project.
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.
May 24, 2019 · A comprehensive overview of the twenty novels by W. Somerset Maugham, a popular and influential English writer of the twentieth century. The analysis covers the themes, styles, characters, and influences of his works, from his early naturalistic and historical novels to his later masterpieces.
