chapter 7 毛姆William Somerset Maugham英文简介备课讲稿.pptVIP

William Somerset Maugham William Somerest Maugham a famous British novelist ﹑ playwright and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest paid author during the 1930s (25 January 1874 – 16 December 1965) Brief Introduction to his life 1.Childhood Birth: His father w a s a l a w y e r who handled the legal affairs of British embassy i n P a i r s , a n d Maugham was born there. 2.orphan experience When he was 8 years old, his mother passed away, and at the age of 10, his father also passed away. And he inherited parents legarcy which was 300 pounds every year. The early death of his mother left Maugham traumatized; he kept his mothers photograph by his bedside for the rest of his life. After that, Maugham was sent to UK to be raised by a paternal uncle and the move was damaging,as Henry Maugham was cold and emotionally cruel 3.schoollife The boy attended The Kings School , Canterbury, which was also difficult for him. He was teased for his bad English (French had been his first language) and his short stature, which he inherited from his father. Maugham developed a stammer that would stay with him all his life, although it was sporadic and subject to mood and circumstance. Miserable both at his uncles vicarage and at school, the young Maugham developed a talent for making wounding remarks to those who displeased him. This ability is sometimes reflected in Maughams literary characters. 4.University . At sixteen, Maugham refused to continue at The Kings School. His uncle allowed him to travel to Germany, where he studied literature, philosophy and German at Heidelberg University . （ Heidelberg University ） During his year in Heidelberg, Maugham met and had a sexual affair with John Elli