A Writer's NotebookFilled with keen observations, autobiographical notes, and the seeds of many of Maugham's greatest works, A Writer's Notebook is a unique and exhilarating look into a great writer's mind at work. From nearly five decades, Somerset Maugham recorded an intimate journal. In it we see the budding of his incomparable vision and his remarkable career as a writer. Covering the years from his time as a youthful medical student in London to a seasoned world traveler around the world, it is playful, sharp witted, and always revealing. Undoubtedly one of his most significant works, A Writer's Notebook is a must for Maugham fans and anyone interested in the creative process. |
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Page xi
... look upon other writers without envy . But in France few writers can make a living by writing novels ; unless they have private means or some other occupation that enables them to provide for their needs , they are forced to resort to ...
... look upon other writers without envy . But in France few writers can make a living by writing novels ; unless they have private means or some other occupation that enables them to provide for their needs , they are forced to resort to ...
Page xiii
... look of them , descriptions of scenery , effects of sunshine and shadow , everything , in short , that could be of use to him when he sat down to write for publication ; and in several cases , as we know , when he had collected ...
... look of them , descriptions of scenery , effects of sunshine and shadow , everything , in short , that could be of use to him when he sat down to write for publication ; and in several cases , as we know , when he had collected ...
Page 3
... look of refinement and a romantic air . When he went up to Cambridge he got into a set of men with money and of sporting tastes , among whom his intelligence was deemed exceptional ; an opinion which was shared by his tutor and the ...
... look of refinement and a romantic air . When he went up to Cambridge he got into a set of men with money and of sporting tastes , among whom his intelligence was deemed exceptional ; an opinion which was shared by his tutor and the ...
Page 10
... nice , ' says I. ' ' Tain't everyone ' as a suit of dress - clothes , is it ? ' says she . " Then to me : " I tell yer , he did look a caution ; he had a great big white flower in his button - hole ; [ 10 ] A WRITER'S NOTEBOOK.
... nice , ' says I. ' ' Tain't everyone ' as a suit of dress - clothes , is it ? ' says she . " Then to me : " I tell yer , he did look a caution ; he had a great big white flower in his button - hole ; [ 10 ] A WRITER'S NOTEBOOK.
Page 11
... look a type and no mistake . " " Ah yes , I wanted a little boy , and the Lord , He gave me my wish : but I wish He ... look bad : I think he's going home soon . ' " " My fire was out when I came in , and Mrs. Foreman relit it . " Ask ...
... look a type and no mistake . " " Ah yes , I wanted a little boy , and the Lord , He gave me my wish : but I wish He ... look bad : I think he's going home soon . ' " " My fire was out when I came in , and Mrs. Foreman relit it . " Ask ...
Contents
Section 15 | 196 |
Section 16 | 227 |
Section 17 | 243 |
Section 18 | 247 |
Section 19 | 266 |
Section 20 | 276 |
Section 21 | 305 |
Section 22 | 319 |
Section 9 | 89 |
Section 10 | 90 |
Section 11 | 99 |
Section 12 | 163 |
Section 13 | 189 |
Section 14 | 194 |
Section 23 | 320 |
Section 24 | 331 |
Section 25 | 332 |
Section 26 | 348 |
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