When Somerset Maugham cruised through Vietnam…

May 15, 2024

At the peak of his literary fame, Somerset Maugham travelled (very swiftly) through Vietnam. Fair to say, he wasn't too impressed. So why would anyone bother to celebrate his presence here at all?

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John

May 15, 2024

thank you

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Interesting. In 2024 I consider Asia being more civilized than Europe.

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When Somerset Maugham cruised through Vietnam…