The Summing UpThis 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 36
... Walter Pater . It is obvious that the grand style is more striking than the plain . Indeed many people think that a style that does not attract notice is not style . They will admire Walter Pater's , but will read an essay by Matthew ...
... Walter Pater . It is obvious that the grand style is more striking than the plain . Indeed many people think that a style that does not attract notice is not style . They will admire Walter Pater's , but will read an essay by Matthew ...
Page 86
... Walter Pater and George Meredith . I was very ready to do what I was told to achieve this desirable end and incredible as it must seem I read The Shaving of Shagpat with roars of laughter . It seemed to me superlatively funny . Then I ...
... Walter Pater and George Meredith . I was very ready to do what I was told to achieve this desirable end and incredible as it must seem I read The Shaving of Shagpat with roars of laughter . It seemed to me superlatively funny . Then I ...
Page 87
... Pater's attitude towards the life about him , cloistered , faintly supercilious , gentlemanly , donnish in short ... Walter Pater was a feeble creature : it is unneces- sary to condemn him with intensity . I dislike him not for ...
... Pater's attitude towards the life about him , cloistered , faintly supercilious , gentlemanly , donnish in short ... Walter Pater was a feeble creature : it is unneces- sary to condemn him with intensity . I dislike him not for ...
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