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 147
... difficult to find on the Eng- lish stage a more competent , intelligent and versatile actor . On the other hand , I have had plays produced in which I was conscious that the audience were not seeing anything like what I wanted them to ...
... difficult to find on the Eng- lish stage a more competent , intelligent and versatile actor . On the other hand , I have had plays produced in which I was conscious that the audience were not seeing anything like what I wanted them to ...
Page 223
... difficult for an author to arrive at any conclusion about his merit . In England there is a natural tendency to despise the novel . The autobiography of an insignificant politician , the life of a royal courtesan will receive serious ...
... difficult for an author to arrive at any conclusion about his merit . In England there is a natural tendency to despise the novel . The autobiography of an insignificant politician , the life of a royal courtesan will receive serious ...
Page 267
... difficult to forgive other people their sins . When you put yourself into their shoes it is generally easy to see what has caused them to do things they should not have done and excuses can be found for them . There is a natural ...
... difficult to forgive other people their sins . When you put yourself into their shoes it is generally easy to see what has caused them to do things they should not have done and excuses can be found for them . There is a natural ...
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