The Summing Up, Part 354, Volume 1This book represents Maugham's life and philosophy in his own words. It is autobiographical in nature, though most of the work is concerned with Maugham's unique and fascinating opinions on the theatre, writing, metaphysics and the interesting people he encountered in his long and successful career. |
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Page 299
... æsthetic sense of unusual delicacy diverge sexually- from the norm to an extreme and often pathological degree . There may be in the constitution of the body- mind something that renders certain tones , certain rhythms and certain ...
... æsthetic sense of unusual delicacy diverge sexually- from the norm to an extreme and often pathological degree . There may be in the constitution of the body- mind something that renders certain tones , certain rhythms and certain ...
Page 303
... æsthetic sense which enables men to appreciate it should be the privilege only of a class . It is not possible to ... æsthetics claim . I must confess that in my foolish youth when I considered that art ( in which I in- cluded the ...
... æsthetic sense which enables men to appreciate it should be the privilege only of a class . It is not possible to ... æsthetics claim . I must confess that in my foolish youth when I considered that art ( in which I in- cluded the ...
Page 304
... æsthetic thrill and that this æsthetic thrill should move us to works . If it is to be anything more than a self- indulgence and an occasion of self - complacency , it must strengthen your character and make it more fitted for right ...
... æsthetic thrill and that this æsthetic thrill should move us to works . If it is to be anything more than a self- indulgence and an occasion of self - complacency , it must strengthen your character and make it more fitted for right ...
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