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 15
... young man at the beginning of the nineteenth century he did what I believe was called the Little Tour , France , Germany and Switzerland ; and I remember that when he de- scribed the not very impressive fall of the Rhine at Schaffhausen ...
... young man at the beginning of the nineteenth century he did what I believe was called the Little Tour , France , Germany and Switzerland ; and I remember that when he de- scribed the not very impressive fall of the Rhine at Schaffhausen ...
Page 165
... young author could hope to write with success . For he could not have sufficient experience of life to write of contemporary manners ; history provided him with a story and characters and the romantic fervour of his young blood gave him ...
... young author could hope to write with success . For he could not have sufficient experience of life to write of contemporary manners ; history provided him with a story and characters and the romantic fervour of his young blood gave him ...
Page 290
... young man turns away from it with horror because he thinks that when he reaches it , he will still yearn for the things that give variety and gusto to his youth . He is mis- taken . It is true that the old man will no longer be able to ...
... young man turns away from it with horror because he thinks that when he reaches it , he will still yearn for the things that give variety and gusto to his youth . He is mis- taken . It is true that the old man will no longer be able to ...
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