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 6
... told me . # I had just come from London . I went into the dining - room and there I saw my old aunt sitting at her table and at work . The lamp was lit. I went up to her and touched her on the shoulder ; she gave a little cry and then ...
... told me . # I had just come from London . I went into the dining - room and there I saw my old aunt sitting at her table and at work . The lamp was lit. I went up to her and touched her on the shoulder ; she gave a little cry and then ...
Page 7
... told me that in her opinion marriage was bound to be a failure if a woman could only have one husband at a time . How the gods must have chuckled when they added Hope to the evils with which they filled Pandora's box , for they knew ...
... told me that in her opinion marriage was bound to be a failure if a woman could only have one husband at a time . How the gods must have chuckled when they added Hope to the evils with which they filled Pandora's box , for they knew ...
Page 10
... told him I'd heard it a good many times before . Annandale : " It's quite unnecessary to make new jokes . In fact , I think I rather despise the man who does . He is like the miner who digs up diamonds , but I am the skilful artist who ...
... told him I'd heard it a good many times before . Annandale : " It's quite unnecessary to make new jokes . In fact , I think I rather despise the man who does . He is like the miner who digs up diamonds , but I am the skilful artist who ...
Page 36
... told him that he had prosecuted her in a criminal action , and he was so kind that she wanted to thank him . She wanted above all to assure him that she was innocent . He couldn't even remember her face . What to her was a tragic and ...
... told him that he had prosecuted her in a criminal action , and he was so kind that she wanted to thank him . She wanted above all to assure him that she was innocent . He couldn't even remember her face . What to her was a tragic and ...
Page 37
... told the magistrate all her mother had had to suffer . She was given a separation order under which she was to receive fifteen shillings a week . The husband signed the deed of separation and , having done this , put down fifteen ...
... told the magistrate all her mother had had to suffer . She was given a separation order under which she was to receive fifteen shillings a week . The husband signed the deed of separation and , having done this , put down fifteen ...
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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