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Maugham's masterly commentary on life, literature and the pursuit of his craft of writing.
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Plot & Themes

job/profession: - writer Job/profession/poverty story - Yes Period of greatest activity? - 1900+

Gender - Male Profession/status: - writer Ethnicity - White Nationality - British Unusual characteristics: - Genius

Century: - 1900-1920's

How much dialogue in bio? - little dialog How much of bio focuses on most famous period of life? - 51%-75% of book

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