Maugham

William Somerset Maugham: The Formula to Life “My own belief is that there is hardly anyone whose life, if it were broadcast, would not fill the world at large with surprise and horror”(Quotes). Playwright and novelist William Somerset Maugham was no stranger when it came to admitting he had a promiscuous private life. After running away from his home in England, Maugham began publishing books and plays he had written that soon made him thousands of dollars. With this new lifestyle, Maugham could afford

The demand that this question has put before me is to analyze psychological complexities of Herbert, protagonist of the story “The Kite” written by W. Somerset Maugham. In order to focus on this element, my argument will dilate upon events and factors that shaped what Lacan had called “I-ness”. This story revolves around a family consisting of husband, wife and a son Herbert. Mrs. Sunbury, Herbert’s mother, had always controlled her son and when he fell in love with Betty, she played very thriftily

The author of this book wrote the story as if it were a true account of events. The author himself is not a main character in the story, but observes the lives of the main characters from his experiences with them with a vast and deep understanding of their lives. The first character introduced is Elliot Templeton. Elliot a wealthy European aristocrat, throws extravagant parties and entertains individuals of very high social class. Elliot brings the author into his social crowd and they become

M. C. Kuner did not hesitate in his consideration towards Maugham as an “escapist” because his characters are restricting cultural values and “influence of civilization” (38). A large number of Maugham’s works were infused with escapist thoughts. His characters willingly condemned modern western civilization and desire for redemption. On the whole his works allowed his readers to find salvation through reading. Maugham insisted “all literature is escapist” (qtd.in humble 23) in “The Writer’s Point

Bingham Canyon was settled in 1848 by the Bingham brothers, Thomas and Sanford, who were ranchers with no mining experience. It has come along way since the Bingham brothers started mining in Bingham Canyon. Today the mine is 2¾ miles across at the top and ¾ of a mile deep. You could stack two Sears Towers (now known as the Willis building), on top of each other and still not reach the top of the mine. About 30 to 40 million years ago, molten, metal-bearing rock deep within the earth’s crust began

William Somerset Maugham was considered to be the popular English fiction writer of the 20th century. He wrote many novels, plays and short stories, many of those were admired as master pieces. It drew attention of the critics and readers due to its multi-dimensional aspects, which offered entertainment including the serious issues of human life, for that matter it resulted in being popular fiction of the time. His popularity urged many critics to analyze his work from different dimensions. The critics

The Razor's Edge W. Somerset Maugham Online Information For the online version of BookRags' The Razor's Edge Premium Study Guide, including complete copyright information, please visit: http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide−razors−edge/ Copyright Information ©2000−2007 BookRags, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The following sections of this BookRags Premium Study Guide is offprint from Gale's For Students Series: Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Commonly Studied Works: Introduction,

Escape” by W.S. Maugham William Somerset Maugham is one of the best known English writers of the 20th century. He was not only a novelist, but also a one of the most successful dramatist and short-story writers. Maugham wants the readers to draw their own conclusion about the characters and events described in his novels. His reputation as a novelist is based on the following prominent books: “Of Human Bondage”; “The Moon and Sixpence”; and “The Razor's Edge”. Though Maugham doesn’t denounce

“the couple moved to Hong Kong where the bored Kitty embarks on a passionate affair” (Cross.3). The backdrop of a dying marriage and fight against cholera presents the painfulness of change. “I fell in love with you the first time I saw you” (Maugham.31). Walter was madly in love with Kitty. The only reason why Kitty married him was "only to avoid the humiliation of attending her younger sister's wedding" (Cross.3). In this marriage, Walter and Kitty were not going to last together for a long

Maugham writes of the merchant going to the marketplace to confront Death about the encounter with his servant. This gesture shows that not only did the merchant care for the life of his servant, but it also shows that he had a certain curiosity about Death