The Summing Up, Part 354, Volume 1The reminiscences of the author's lifetime; insight on life and art; education, discipline and training of a writer. |
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Page 151
... character that I had in my mind's eye . It would be difficult to find on the English stage a more competent ... character , then an actor is chosen because he has the traits the author has indicated ; but the addition of his ...
... character that I had in my mind's eye . It would be difficult to find on the English stage a more competent ... character , then an actor is chosen because he has the traits the author has indicated ; but the addition of his ...
Page 187
... character of the man ; it does not always improve the character of the author . It may very well deprive him of that force which has brought him success . His individuality has been formed by his experiences , his struggles , his ...
... character of the man ; it does not always improve the character of the author . It may very well deprive him of that force which has brought him success . His individuality has been formed by his experiences , his struggles , his ...
Page 220
... character and contrariwise his character is expressed , at least in the rough , in his appearance . You cannot make a tall man short and otherwise keep him the same . A man's height gives him a different outlook on his environment and ...
... character and contrariwise his character is expressed , at least in the rough , in his appearance . You cannot make a tall man short and otherwise keep him the same . A man's height gives him a different outlook on his environment and ...
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