The Summing UpAutobiographical and confessional, and yet not, this is one of the most highly regarded expressions of a personal credo - both a classic avowal of an author's ideas and his craft. |
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... give an example , I had written that a statue would be placed in a certain square and he suggested that I should write : the statue will stand . I had not done that because my ear was offended by the allitera- tion . I noticed also that ...
... give an example , I had written that a statue would be placed in a certain square and he suggested that I should write : the statue will stand . I had not done that because my ear was offended by the allitera- tion . I noticed also that ...
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... give only a partial picture of the facts , but is suffused by the personality of the observer . The press , in fact , kills the individuality of those who write for it . Nor is reviewing less harmful ; the writer has not the time to ...
... give only a partial picture of the facts , but is suffused by the personality of the observer . The press , in fact , kills the individuality of those who write for it . Nor is reviewing less harmful ; the writer has not the time to ...
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... give , and learns how to display this dis- covery to the best advantage . Then , in full pos- session of his faculties , he produces the best of which he is capable . Since writing is a healthy occupation , he will probably go on living ...
... give , and learns how to display this dis- covery to the best advantage . Then , in full pos- session of his faculties , he produces the best of which he is capable . Since writing is a healthy occupation , he will probably go on living ...
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