by Archie K. Loss

New York: Twayne Publishers, (1990).

First edition, first printing.

 Fine, tight and unread in beige linen with brown embossed titles to the spine, cream headband and tail-band; in fine dust jacket, with jacket art a detail of "Cliff Dwellers" by George Bellows.

Chronology of Maugham's life and works.

 Maugham's novel of 1915, that follows the life of Philip Carey, is analyzed by Loss, who also discusses the film version.

 The text is viewed through the life story of the author, as well as the literary context of the pre-war period.

Octavo; 105 pages; notes, bibliography, index.

Twayne's Masterwork Studies #40.

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