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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... 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 ]
... 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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William Somerset Maugham. another book . He was good enough to offer to read it . I hesitated , because I knew that he judged from a standpoint of excellence that is hard to attain ; and though I was aware that he had a profound ...
William Somerset Maugham. another book . He was good enough to offer to read it . I hesitated , because I knew that he judged from a standpoint of excellence that is hard to attain ; and though I was aware that he had a profound ...
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... for myself as a writer . I exposed myself to every vicissitude that seemed to offer a chance of gaining the greater experience that I wanted and I read everything I could lay my hands on . I LIVED at this time in a group of young [ 75 ]
... for myself as a writer . I exposed myself to every vicissitude that seemed to offer a chance of gaining the greater experience that I wanted and I read everything I could lay my hands on . I LIVED at this time in a group of young [ 75 ]
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