William Somerset Maugham: The Greatest Works (The Giants of Literature - Book 23)

William Somerset Maugham

Nov 2023 · DigiCat

About this ebook

DigiCat presents to you the greatest short stories, novels and plays by one of the greatest writers of English literature. This edition includes: Novels: Liza of Lambeth The Making of a Saint The Hero Mrs Craddock The Merry-go-round The Explorer (The Novel) The Magician The Canadian (The Land of Promise) Of Human Bondage The Moon and Sixpence The Bishop's Apron The Painted Veil Short Story Collections: Orientations: The Punctiliousness of Don Sebastian A Bad Example De Amicitia Faith The Choice of Amyntas Daisy The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands: The Pacific Mackintosh The Fall of Edward Barnard Red The Pool Honolulu Rain Envoi The Casuarina Tree: Before the Party P. & O. The Outstation The Force of Circumstance The Yellow Streak The Letter Other Short Stories: A Marriage of Convenience The Happy Couple The Mother Red The Taipan Jane Mayhew German Harry In a Strange Land The Luncheon The Round Dozen The Happy Man Mr Know-All The Ant and the Grasshopper The End of the Flight The Consul The Creative Impulse Plays A Man of Honour Lady Frederick The Explorer The Circle Caesar's Wife Penelope Mrs. Dot Landed Gentry East of Suez Travel Sketches: The Land of the Blessed Virgin: Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia On A Chinese Screen

About the author

William Somerset Maugham, an exemplary figure in 20th-century literature, was born on January 25, 1874, in the British Embassy in Paris, under the legal fiction that the Embassy was British soil. This literary giant, primarily known for his novels, short stories, and plays, had a significant impact on English writing. Maugham cultivated a narrative style marked by clear, unadorned prose and a deep insight into human behavior, which has left an indelible mark on the literary canon. His works often explored the complexities of relationships and the nature of artistry, evidenced in popular titles like 'Of Human Bondage' (1915), 'The Razor's Edge' (1944), and 'The Moon and Sixpence' (1919). Throughout his writing, Maugham delved into themes of love, war, and the dichotomy between art and life, making his prose both accessible and philosophically rich. Maugham was also a perceptive traveler, and his experiences abroad notably influenced his literary landscape. Among his celebrated works is a comprehensive collection featured in 'William Somerset Maugham: The Greatest Works (The Giants of Literature - Book 23),' which showcases the breadth and depth of his literary prowess. Despite battling personal and social challenges, including societal attitudes toward his bisexuality, Maugham's legacy as a master storyteller and keen observer of the human condition endures. He passed away on December 16, 1965, but his works continue to captivate readers, affirming his standing as one of literature's timeless figures.