1874 - 1965
W. Somerset Maugham was an English playwright, novelist, and short story writer, born on January 25, 1874, in Paris, France. He is best known for his works such as "Of Human Bondage," "The Razor's Edge," and numerous short stories that often explore human nature and moral dilemmas. Maugham's keen observations and vivid storytelling made him one of the highest-paid authors of his time, and his writings continue to be celebrated for their psychological insight and narrative craft.