при (hfy)I. Introduction
The title of the article is “William Somerset Maugham in English Literature”.
It is taken from the textbook for students.
The text is about the life and works of Somerset Maugham.
II. The body of the summary
4. Firstly, the author describes Maugham’s early life.
5. He was born in Paris and worked as a doctor.
6. Secondly, it is stated that his novel “Of Human Bondage” is very honest.
7. It tells the story of a young man named Philip Carey.
8. Moreover, the author discusses “The Moon and Sixpence”.
9. This novel is based on the painter Paul Gauguin.
10. Thirdly, Maugham’s short stories and plays are considered.
11. His style is simple but clever, and people still read his books today.
III. Conclusion
12. To sum up, the main idea of the text is to show that Maugham’s works help us understand human nature.