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3 days ago · William Somerset Maugham [n 2] CH (/ m ɔː m / 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.
Sep 4, 2024 · W. Somerset Maugham 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 educated at King’s.
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Aug 26, 2024 · The various covers of the acclaimed biography of W Somerset Maugham by Selina Hastings first published in 2009. Learning on Screen, also known as ‘Box of Broadcasts’ archives UK broadcating programmes on W Somerset Maugham.
Aug 26, 2024 · Covers of significant biographies of W Somerset Maugham. Left to right: Somerset Maugham and his world by Frederic Raphel (1976) Somerset Maugham: A Life by Jeffrey Meyers (2004) and The Secret Lifes of Somerset Maugham by Selina Hastings (2009).
Aug 30, 2024 · William Somerset Maugham — ‘One cannot find peace in work or in pleasure, in the world or in a convent, but only in one's soul.’
Sep 1, 2024 · “The Verger” is a short story by W. Somerset Maugham about Albert Edward Foreman, a humble man who serves as a verger at St. Peter’s Church in Neville Square. For 16 years, Albert has been dedicated to his job, performing his duties with pride and efficiency.
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Aug 26, 2024 · Right from the start, The Razor’s Edge makes you take notice of the last names of characters... That means the film has done its job by making you pay attention. Based on Somerset Maugham’s story. There was a 1984 version and was a bomb and a turkey, but the 1946 version is top-class cinema.
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