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English. William Somerset Maugham was an English playwright, novelist, and short-story writer. He was born in Paris to British parents and educated in England. He is best known for his plays, including "The Circle" and "Our Betters," and his novels, including "Of Human Bondage" and "The Razor's Edge." Maugham was a prolific writer and his work has been translated into more than 50 languages.