The Summing UpThis 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 180
... give , and learns how to display this dis- covery to the best advantage . Then , in full pos- session of his faculties , he produces the best of which he is capable . Since writing is a healthy occupation , he will probably go on living ...
... give , and learns how to display this dis- covery to the best advantage . Then , in full pos- session of his faculties , he produces the best of which he is capable . Since writing is a healthy occupation , he will probably go on living ...
Page 215
William Somerset Maugham. merits . The author seldom has the wish to give of- fence and he uses what means he can to protect his originals ; he puts the persons of his invention in different places , gives them another means of liveli ...
William Somerset Maugham. merits . The author seldom has the wish to give of- fence and he uses what means he can to protect his originals ; he puts the persons of his invention in different places , gives them another means of liveli ...
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... give life some kind of sense . Though it can hardly be doubted that they too have a biologic utility , they have superficially an appearance of disinterestedness which gives man the illusion that through them he escapes from human ...
... give life some kind of sense . Though it can hardly be doubted that they too have a biologic utility , they have superficially an appearance of disinterestedness which gives man the illusion that through them he escapes from human ...
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