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
... turn my attention to the writers of the Augustan Period . The prose of Swift enchanted me . I made up my mind that ... turns of phrase or high- flown images . It is a civilized prose , natural , discreet and pointed . There is no attempt ...
... turn my attention to the writers of the Augustan Period . The prose of Swift enchanted me . I made up my mind that ... turns of phrase or high- flown images . It is a civilized prose , natural , discreet and pointed . There is no attempt ...
Page 181
... turn out an acceptable piece . He goes down to luncheon or goes to bed with the assurance that he has done a good day's work . Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul . This is a counsel of ...
... turn out an acceptable piece . He goes down to luncheon or goes to bed with the assurance that he has done a good day's work . Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul . This is a counsel of ...
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... turn of mind that has fired his imagination , and therefrom constructs his character . He is not concerned whether it is a truthful likeness ; he is con- cerned only to create a plausible harmony convenient for his own purposes . So ...
... turn of mind that has fired his imagination , and therefrom constructs his character . He is not concerned whether it is a truthful likeness ; he is con- cerned only to create a plausible harmony convenient for his own purposes . So ...
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