W. Somerset Maugham

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Also Known As	William Somerset Maugham
Born	January 25, 1874 • Paris • France
Died	December 16, 1965 (aged 91) • Nice • France
Notable Works	“Cakes and Ale” • “Liza of Lambeth” • “Of Human Bondage” • “The Moon and Sixpence” • “The Razor’s Edge”

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