Maugham's Literature Class: How to Read and Write

Introduction

Maugham, author of The Moon and Sixpence: a reading and writing guide for young people

The genius novelist Maugham, known as "the best storyteller in the world", has won almost all the honors in the European literary world. He is famous for his representative works such as "The Moon and Sixpence" and "Of Human Bondage". His works are full of ingenious and unique ideas and profound insights into human nature. His works have been translated into almost all known languages ​​on earth. His writing has earned him widespread worldwide reputation.

In his later years, Maugham personally talked about his reading experience and writing skills, and published "Maugham's Literature Lesson: How to Read and Write" to help more readers fully master:

How to read a book efficiently? How to improve writing skills? How to enhance sensitivity? How to write a clear, concise and pleasant article? How to write a play to quickly win people's hearts? How to use techniques in writing novels? How to improve comprehension and cognition through reading?

Maugham uses humorous language and a sharp and concise style to explain the mysteries of reading and writing. After reading this book, you will suddenly realize and gain a lot of benefits!

Writers' list of classic masterpieces, Maugham's representative works series:

Published: The Moon and Sixpence, Of Human Bondage, Maugham's Literature Class: How to Read and Write; and soon to be published: The Painted Veil, The Razor's Edge.

Table of contents
Preface: Uncle Maugham Introduction: A perspective on "The Conclusion" Celebrities and Small People Original Intentions Standards of Material Selection "I"
My family has been engaged in legal work. Parents' past events. Late English lessons. The goal of writing. Theory of clarity. Theory of simplicity. Theory of euphony. Today's writing. The pattern of life. Man and writing. Good and evil. Becoming a doctor. Human nature in the ward. The many sides of man. I read everything. Limited talent. Fantasy. On culture. What bookworms think of criticism. Young writers. The meaning of travel. Learn some foreign languages. Theater style. On the stage. I started writing plays. Winning audiences. Comedy writers. A good playwright. Modern audiences. How to convey ideas and avoid preaching. Know your audience. Write a credible play. Directing is an art. I will not be grateful to the audience. The limitations of the script. The connection with novels. The testing ground of novels. Be a rich writer. The risk of starving to death. Becoming a professional writer. The cover of success. The reward of the artist. The spiritual freedom of creation. "Of Human Bondage"
When you are tired of life, from Europe to the South China Sea, the enlightenment in the ward, the harvest of travel, the mystery of form, how to extract from life, archetype theory, technique theory, plot theory, constructive criticism, the multiple personalities of artists, everyone has their own duties, and the connection with philosophy, build your own philosophy, the freedom of belief, the best philosophy is the one that suits you best, the body and the mind theory of sin, whether God exists or not, test your belief, how should I exist?

Determinism Youth and Ageing Death Truth Beauty Goodness Appendix: William Somerset Maugham