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 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 85
... turn , he was incapable of unkindness . He had a realy appreciation of literature . During the long walks we took together over the hills of Heidelberg he talked to me of books . He talked to me of Italy and Greece , neither of which in ...
... turn , he was incapable of unkindness . He had a realy appreciation of literature . During the long walks we took together over the hills of Heidelberg he talked to me of books . He talked to me of Italy and Greece , neither of which in ...
Page 225
... turn in order to assuage his wounded feelings . His interest is in his reaction to the work he is consider- ing , not in the reaction it has to him . There can seldom have been a greater need than now of a critic of authority , for the ...
... turn in order to assuage his wounded feelings . His interest is in his reaction to the work he is consider- ing , not in the reaction it has to him . There can seldom have been a greater need than now of a critic of authority , for the ...
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