Maugham was one of the most famous fiction writers of the English language. He has written novels, plays, and autobiographies, but he is best known for his short stories. His novels are among the bestselling books in England ... first success in writing, he abandoned medicine and perused his career as a full time writer. During WWI, Maugham joined Red Cross in France and helped out in ambulances. During the war he was sent to Switzerland, South Sea Island and Russia as an agent where he gained a lot of experience as a writer. Maugham was bisexual and had sexual relations with both ... maste...

• Word Count: 889
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Maugham was one of the most famous fiction writers of the English language. He has written novels, plays, and autobiographies, but he is best known for his short stories. His novels are among the bestselling books in England ... first success in writing, he abandoned medicine and perused his career as a full time writer. During WWI, Maugham joined Red Cross in France and helped out in ambulances. During the war he was sent to Switzerland, South Sea Island and Russia as an agent where he gained a lot of experience as a writer. Maugham was bisexual and had sexual relations with both ... maste...

• Word Count: 889
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School