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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, 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.
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 comprehensive biography of the English writer W. Somerset Maugham, who wrote novels, short stories, and plays. Learn about his life, works, awards, and legacy.
