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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... once invited to dine with my grandfather . My grandfather carved the beef and then a servant handed him a dish of potatoes baked in their skins . There are few things better to eat than a potato in its skin , with plenty of butter ...
... once invited to dine with my grandfather . My grandfather carved the beef and then a servant handed him a dish of potatoes baked in their skins . There are few things better to eat than a potato in its skin , with plenty of butter ...
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... once studiously formed a style , rarely writes afterwards with complete ease . ' Admirably as I think Matthew Arnold's style was suited to his par- ticular purposes , I must admit that his mannerisms are often irritating . His style was ...
... once studiously formed a style , rarely writes afterwards with complete ease . ' Admirably as I think Matthew Arnold's style was suited to his par- ticular purposes , I must admit that his mannerisms are often irritating . His style was ...
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... once quicker - witted and more im- patient than ever before in the history of the theatre . Plays have been written in such and such a way be- cause they satisfied audiences . Audiences in the past seem to have been willing to sit out ...
... once quicker - witted and more im- patient than ever before in the history of the theatre . Plays have been written in such and such a way be- cause they satisfied audiences . Audiences in the past seem to have been willing to sit out ...
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