1930

Maugha, W. Somerset. The gentleman in the parlour. (London : W. Heinemann, 1930).
"I travel because I like to move from place to place. I enjoy the sense of freedom it gives me, it pleases me to be rid of ties, responsibilities, duties. I like the unknown… I am often tired of myself and I have a ntion that by travel I can add to my personality and so change myself a little. I do not bring bak from a journey quite the same self that I took."
Du Chunmei : The travels and writings did provide an escape from Maugham's then troubled relationship with his wife and family life, as well as ways to speak the unspeakable about his personal struggles and deep frustrations because of his homosexuality.