... I note that on this date in 1874, one of my favorite authors, W. Somerset Maugham (I realize fully how middle-brow that makes me - believe me, I couldn't care less) was born.
I love Maugham too, Frank. I have read all his novels, all his short stories and most of his plays (and seen a few of them). And that is all saying something.
My favourite of his books was "The Razor's Edge" (which I dimly recollect was made into a movie starring Bill Murray of all people? I remember making a mental note to avoid it at the time, anyway). "Liza of Lambeth", written at the other (young) end of his career was pretty cool too. And all points inbetween. I particularly enjoyed many of the short stories.
I love Maugham too, Frank. I have read all his novels, all his short stories and most of his plays (and seen a few of them). And that is all saying something.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite of his books was "The Razor's Edge" (which I dimly recollect was made into a movie starring Bill Murray of all people? I remember making a mental note to avoid it at the time, anyway). "Liza of Lambeth", written at the other (young) end of his career was pretty cool too. And all points inbetween. I particularly enjoyed many of the short stories.