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The Servant

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The Servant is a 1948 novel by Robin Maugham, the nephew of the renowned author W. Somerset Maugham. Despite initial controversy and condemnation for obscenity, the novel gained popularity and was later adapted into a film. The book explores themes of homosexuality and complex relationships, a recurring element in Robin Maugham's work. W. Somerset Maugham, on the other hand, was known for his clear style and understanding of human nature, with notable works like Of Human Bondage and The Moon and Sixpence.12

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