William Somerset Maugham Autograph

Profession:
(1874-1965) British playwright, novelist and short story writer

Year of Birth: 1874

William Somerset Maugham was a British playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was born in Paris in 1874, the son of a lawyer. His mother died when he was young and he was sent to England to live with his uncle, the vicar of Whitstable. Maugham was educated at King's School, Canterbury and Heidelberg University. He qualified as a doctor in 1897 and then practiced medicine in London. He was never very successful as a doctor and eventually gave it up to pursue a career as a novelist and playwright.

Maugham's first novel was Liza of Lambeth, published in 1897. It was a success and his career as a writer was launched. He then wrote several successful novels including Of Human Bondage (1915) and The Moon and Sixpence (1919). He also wrote a number of plays including The Circle (1921) and East of Suez (1922). He was a popular and successful playwright in his day.

Maugham was also a successful short story writer. His collections of stories included Ashenden (1928) and The Gentleman in the Parlour (1930). He was a master of the short story form and his stories were often described as "simple yet profound". He was also a master of satire and many of his stories had a moral message.

Maugham was one of the most popular writers of his time and his books were widely read and acclaimed. He was also known for his travel writing. He wrote many travel books, including The Gentleman in the Parlour (1930) and The Razor's Edge (1944). He was a keen traveler and often traveled to exotic locations such as the Far East and the Caribbean.

Maugham's writing style was direct and simple. He was a master of the English language and was able to convey complex ideas in a few words. He was also known for his wit and was often quoted for his witticisms. He was a writer of great influence and his works are still highly regarded today.

William Somerset Maugham was a prolific writer and his works have been translated into many languages. He was a master of the short story form and his works are still widely read today. He was also an accomplished dramatist and his plays were performed on the stage and in films. He was a master of satire and a writer of great influence and his works are still highly regarded today.