Which author rose to popularity first, W. Somerset Maugham or Madeleine L'Engle?
W. Somerset Maugham: William Somerset Maugham CH ( ; 25 January 1874 – 16 December 1965), better known as W. Somerset Maugham, was a British playwright, novelist and short story writer. W. Somerset Maugham:  He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest-paid author during the 1930s. Madeleine L'Engle: Madeleine L'Engle ( ; Camp, November 29, 1918 – September 6, 2007 ) was an American writer who wrote young adult fiction, including "A Wrinkle in Time" and its sequels: "A Wind in the Door", "A Swiftly Tilting Planet", "Many Waters" and "An Acceptable Time".
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