THE LIFE OF THE ARTIST IN SOMERSET MAUGHAM’S “THE MOON AND SIXPENCE”

Аннотация

This article is devoted to the literary trends in the 20th century in English literature and literary work of great author William Somerset Maugham. It intends to show the power of art comparing human needs or convenient, particularly, the author portrays the artist’s devotion to art, his sacrifice and signify the value of beauty through the work of Somerset Maugham “The Moon and Sixpence”. KEYWORDS English literature, 20th century literature, author, art, money, moon and six pence.