| Full Name |
William Somerset Maugham |
| Date of Birth |
25 January 1874 |
| Place of Birth |
Paris, France |
| Date of Death |
16 December 1965 |
| Place of Death |
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
British |
| Education |
The King's School, Canterbury; Heidelberg University; St Thomas' Hospital |
| Profession |
Novelist, Playwright, Short Story Writer |
| Years of Activity |
1897 - 1962 |
| Brief Information |
W. Somerset Maugham was a prolific English playwright, novelist, and short story writer. He is widely considered one of the most successful writers of his era, known for his keen observation of human nature and his often detached, ironic style. His works, such as 'Of Human Bondage' and 'The Moon and Sixpence,' explore themes of social convention, personal freedom, and the complexities of relationships. |