William Somerset Maugham

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William Somerset Maugham

Biography William Somerset Maugham (1874 - 1965)

English playwright, novelist and short story writer

Also called: W. Somerset Maugham.

Was born on 25 jan 1874.
Died on 16 dec 1965, at 91 years old.

Origin country United Kingdom

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William Somerset Maugham was an English playwright, novelist, and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest-paid author during the 1930s.

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The crown of literature is poetry.

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People ask you for criticism, but they only want praise.

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The writer is more concerned to know than to judge.

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The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.

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