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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... prose . But perfection has one grave defect : it is apt to be dull . Swift's prose is like a French canal , bordered with poplars , that runs through a gracious and undu- lating country . Its tranquil charm fills you with satis- faction ...
... prose . But perfection has one grave defect : it is apt to be dull . Swift's prose is like a French canal , bordered with poplars , that runs through a gracious and undu- lating country . Its tranquil charm fills you with satis- faction ...
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... prose is an affair of good man- ners . It is , unlike verse , a civil art . Poetry is baroque . Baroque is tragic , massive and mystical . It is ele- mental . It demands depth and insight . I cannot but feel that the prose writers of ...
... prose is an affair of good man- ners . It is , unlike verse , a civil art . Poetry is baroque . Baroque is tragic , massive and mystical . It is ele- mental . It demands depth and insight . I cannot but feel that the prose writers of ...
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... prose was written when rococo with its elegance and moderation , at its birth attained its greatest excellence . For rococo was evolved when baroque had become declamatory and the world , tired of the stupendous , asked for restraint ...
... prose was written when rococo with its elegance and moderation , at its birth attained its greatest excellence . For rococo was evolved when baroque had become declamatory and the world , tired of the stupendous , asked for restraint ...
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