William Somerset Maugham was a British author and playwright born in 1874 He wrote novels, short stories, plays and travel books and was also a highly successful physician. He is best known for his novel Of Human Bondage and his plays Lady Frederick, The Circle, Our Betters and The Constant Wife.
The best essay topics related to Maugham would be:
1. Themes of loneliness and insecurity in Maugham's work.
2. How did Maugham's experience as a doctor influence his writing?
3. How does the theme of tragedy play out in Maugham's plays?
4. What were the characteristics of Maugham's writing that made him so successful?
5. How did Maugham's writing style develop over the course of his career?