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 26
... better shown in other works . It is a tiresome allegory and the irony is facile . But the style is admirable . I cannot imagine that English can be better written . Here are no flowery periods , fantastic turns of phrase or high- flown ...
... better shown in other works . It is a tiresome allegory and the irony is facile . But the style is admirable . I cannot imagine that English can be better written . Here are no flowery periods , fantastic turns of phrase or high- flown ...
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... better than the blunt , obvious one or when it gives a sen- tence a better balance . But , I hasten to add , though I think you may without misgiving make this con- cession to pleasant sound , I think you should make none to what may ...
... better than the blunt , obvious one or when it gives a sen- tence a better balance . But , I hasten to add , though I think you may without misgiving make this con- cession to pleasant sound , I think you should make none to what may ...
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... better brain , I would not mind entering upon the world afresh . The years that now stretch immediately in front of us look as if they would be interesting . The young enter upon life now with advantages that were denied to the young of ...
... better brain , I would not mind entering upon the world afresh . The years that now stretch immediately in front of us look as if they would be interesting . The young enter upon life now with advantages that were denied to the young of ...
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