【导读】毛姆(1874—1965),英国著名的小说家和剧作家。毛姆出生于一个富裕的家庭,但幼年丧失双亲,由亲戚抚养,加上有口吃的毛病,少年时代常常受到别人的欺辱。凄凉、孤苦的早年生活,给毛姆的心灵留下了深深的阴影,使他的性格变得孤僻、内敛。毛姆的作品,以对人性的细致观察、深刻的思考和剖析见称,充满了对人的关怀与悲悯之情。 【REVIEW】 Maugham (1874-1965), a famous British novelist and playwright. Born in a wealthy family, Maugham was deprived of his parents, raised by relatives and stuttering, and was often bullied by his childhood. Desolation, lonely early life, to Maugham’s soul left a deep shadow, so that his character becomes withdrawn and introverted. Maugham’s work, known for its meticulous observation, profound reflection and analysis of human nature, is full of concern and compassion for human beings.