Contents Introduction

Contents

Introduction...............................

Chapter I. English narrative in the context of the Edwardian literature

1. 
   William Somerset Maugham-the main representatives of the prose writing in the first half of the twentieth century....................
   
2. 
   The main themes and genres of William Somerset Maugham`s creative activity
   

Chapter 2. Literary analysis of the novel "the Moon and Sixpence" by William Somerset Maugham

2.1. Ideological and artistic originality of the novel "The Moon and Sixpence"

2.2. Contrast as a principle of building the artistic content of the novel

2.3. Character description, setting, themes , conflicts and etc…