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The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham by Selina Hastings, Review
A new biography of famed British author Somerset Maugham explores his complicated love life and defends his literary genius. Brad Gooch salutes a life given meaning.
Brad Gooch
Published
Jun. 3 2010
2:49AM EDT
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