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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... given him very fine dark eyes under black eyebrows , and there is a faintly ironic twinkle in them ; a firm jaw , a straight nose and pouting red lips . His dark hair is windswept as becomingly as that of Miss Anita Loos . He is holding ...
... given him very fine dark eyes under black eyebrows , and there is a faintly ironic twinkle in them ; a firm jaw , a straight nose and pouting red lips . His dark hair is windswept as becomingly as that of Miss Anita Loos . He is holding ...
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... given me very high marks . The second lesson I had was given me by a don , both intelligent and charming , who happened to be staying with me when I was myself correcting the typescript of another book . He was good enough to offer to [ 21 ]
... given me very high marks . The second lesson I had was given me by a don , both intelligent and charming , who happened to be staying with me when I was myself correcting the typescript of another book . He was good enough to offer to [ 21 ]
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... given to drama so that a different standard of verisimilitude was set and improbability was acceptable if only it gave rise to situation . It gave the opportunity for all manner of novel , picturesque and dramatic effects that ...
... given to drama so that a different standard of verisimilitude was set and improbability was acceptable if only it gave rise to situation . It gave the opportunity for all manner of novel , picturesque and dramatic effects that ...
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