LUNCHEON

BY WILLIAM SOMERSET MAUGHAM

William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965)

He was a distinguished
British playwright, novelist
and short story writer…

One of the most popular

writers of his era and
reputedly the highest paid
author during 1930s.
His works are characterized by a clear
unadorned style, cosmopolitan
settings, and a shrewd understanding
of human nature.
An Introduction
Luncheon is a
delightful
narrative about
the luncheon
date of
Maugham
proposed by a
women whom he
hopes is a
supporter of his
art.
The Luncheon…
SETTING
• Paris, at a restaurant

MAIN CHARACTERS
• Narrator(a poor writer)
• A women (40 years/ fan)

CLIMAX
• The bill
• The revenge in the final paragraph
THEMES
• Reality

• Artist Acceptance

• Manipulation

• Karma
 Social Spectrum of
Communication
• PUBLIC RELATIONS

• TRUST BUILDING

• SOCIAL ROLES