W. Somerset Maugham
23 books
About the Author
W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was a prolific British author, playwright, and short-story writer whose works captured the nuances of human frailty and societal hypocrisy with unflinching realism. Born in Paris to English parents, he studied medicine at King's College London before turning to literature, drawing on his experiences as a surgeon to inform his early novels. Maugham's career spanned over five decades, producing dozens of plays, novels, and collections that blended sharp wit, psychological depth, and exotic settings from his travels in Asia and the South Seas. Renowned for his accessible prose and ironic observations, he achieved commercial success and critical acclaim, influencing generations of writers while navigating personal challenges, including his bisexuality and the scars of World War I service. His enduring legacy lies in exploring themes of love, ambition, and moral ambiguity in a rapidly changing world.
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witty
realistic
ironic
Books by W. Somerset Maugham
