（英）毛姆著
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About the Author
W. Somerset Maugham, the renowned British author, was born in Paris in 1874 and became one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century, blending sharp wit, psychological insight, and a cosmopolitan worldview shaped by his travels across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. Educated at King's College, Cambridge, he initially pursued medicine before turning to literature, drawing from his experiences as a playwright, short story master, and novelist. Maugham's works often explore themes of human ambition, morality, and the clash between art and society, reflecting his own life as an expatriate and observer of the human condition. His novel 'The Moon and Sixpence (Chinese Edition),' inspired by the life of Paul Gauguin, exemplifies his talent for portraying the artist's tormented pursuit of beauty amid mundane existence. Despite personal challenges, including a stammer and wartime service, Maugham produced a vast oeuvre that continues to captivate readers worldwide with its elegant prose and unflinching realism.
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elegant
witty
insightful
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