W Somerset Maugham's 140th Birthday

This video is to celebrate the 140th anniversary of W. Somerset Maugham's birthday. Regretfully, he is not here with us. As a quote from Musset's Rolla that Maugham appeared to love says: "Je suis venu trop tard dans un monde trop vieux."
This video is especially prepared for this occasion (we humans have a penchant for round numbers). I love birthdays, a rare personal event in this overpopulated world.
Please comment if you like the video!
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[@carolking6355]

My. dearest Mr.Maugham, it is now 2021 and I still hold you in my heart as the greatest author ever.. Thank you for helping me enjoy many hours of loneliness at times. Your books were so enthralling. I loved all that I read. If you can see this from a higher place I want you to know you will never be forgotten. ❤️🌈🥰

[@Tinyflydeposit]

His insight into human nature has enriched my life

[@jonnyqwst]

My all time favorite author.

[@MrBlistertips]

An absolutely exquisite writer. One who, all these years later in 2023, remains very much alive through his works. As my reading of his magnum opus ‘Of human bondage’ just unequivocally proved! Rest in peace, maestro!

[@citic101]

I worked at villa Mauresque which is now owned by a Ukranian , all changed lots of tromp L oeil in the dining room stainless steel in the kitchen after the view of the swimming pool you see the open roof that is not covered by glass then you have a view of teh dining room the walls are painted in flowers of lavander

[@shamimehsanulhaque5244]

Beautiful and touching! Thank you so much for posting this. I find it to be a very fitting tribute to the great author who continues to give company to thousands all around the globe with his literary accomplishments. To me he is still very much alive and I am much indebted to him for the humanity, kindness and unpretentious sincerity with which he introduces us in so many of his novels, plays and short stories. I am sure that for many of us Maugham creates a world in which we are totally at home, happy and satisfied with ourselves. There seems to be a scarcity of media on Maugham here in KZbin. On that note your contribution is a very praiseworthy way to celebrate his birthday. Cheers!

[@amatullah76]

Wonderful! Glad to know there are still so many Maugham fans around.

[@megavide0]

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[@jubalcalif9100]

Heavens to Murgatroid ! What wonderful footage of a truly gifted author ! Can't thank you enough for sharing with us ! He was incredibly intelligent, perceptive, articulate & charming ! CHEERS !! :-)

[@susanficek1245]

My father's favourite author.. and one of mine... he was a very complex man and his novels like the razor's edge and the human bondage stand the test of time..

[@glennmartin974]

Great! He is one of my favorites!

[@XX-gy7ue]

HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN , HE WAS AN ABSOLUTE GENIUS ! HIS WORK IS A VAST COLLECTION OF MASTERPIECE AFTER MASTERPIECE ! FINDING HIM IS LIKE ENTERING THE CAVE OF THE LAMP IN THE STORY OF ALADDIN ! HE'S BRILLIANT , HIS WORK BEAUTIFUL AND SO WELL CRAFTED ! HE IS A GIFT FROM GOD TO ALL OF HUMANITY !

[@fatfrreddy1414]

Thank you very much...what a charming and eloquent man..I have always loved his short stories in particular...fortunately l am not the only one...there are a few very good films of them. Quartet and Trio come to mind..

[@nicjones6782]

Thanks for a very thoughtful, well put together tribute. I am just reading his short stories and I think he should be remembered as an insightful writer who never goes out of fashion,

[@nabarajbastola9153]

My most favourite writer (Noel Bastola from Nepal). I am glad to find your channel so interesting. Thank you so much

[@mr.FRESHWATER]

He is my favourite author. I very much enjoyed this! Thanks for the upload.

[@trevorfevin4379]

Thanks for making plain so much the great charm of Maugham. What a delightful tribue.

[@arcaneARCADES]

Thank you very much indeed for posting this! I am indebted to Maugham, who is my favorite author. I discovered him years ago in a high school literature class through the short story "Jane." Owing to his formidable ability to flesh out characters, he has provided me enduring company with characters whose society is generally more fascinating than those who generally surround me. You are very much alive to me, Willie....

[@hjalmarschacht2559]

Thank you very much indeed for posting this. I had never heard the great man before.

[@jennyoshea1958]

Brilliant writer.