English Literature. 10(1). 26.04.2022. Topic: WILLIAM SOMERSET MAUGHAM

 

Описание: Картинки по запросу WILLIAM SOMERSET MAUGHAM        WILLIAM  SOMERSET     

             MAUGHAM

                   Born

25 January 1874

 

                   Died

16 December 1965

 

              Occupation

Playwright, novelist, short story writer

 

 

 

 

               Notable works

 

“Of Human Bondage”

“The Moon and Sixpence”

“Cakes and Ale”

“The Razor's Edge”

 

 

Task:

           Read   the  quotes  and  comment  on them. How do you understand each quote?

                   “People ask you for criticism, but they only want praise.”

      “Do you know that conversation is one of the greatest pleasures in life?

       But it wants leisure.”

      “There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows

       what they are.”

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