Who is Maugham and what are his representative works?

Answer 1

William Somerset Maugham was a famous British novelist, dramatist and essayist in the 19th century. He was also one of the most important figures in the history of English literature. He was born in London, studied law and philosophy at the University of Oxford, and later became a novelist.

Maugham's masterpieces included The Moon and Sixpence, The Shackles of Humanity, Blade's Edge, etc. His novels often discussed human nature, morality, beliefs and other issues, which were deeply loved by readers. In addition, Maugham also created multi-act plays and stage plays, including "Kestrel" and "Izu Dancer". His literary works were deeply loved by audiences and critics, and had a profound influence on English literature and drama.