Ten novels and their authors maugham william somerset. Publication date 1954 topics authors, fiction history and criticism publisher. Oct, 2009 the one aspect, among many others, that draws one to somerset maughams writing is the elegant simplicity and clearheadedness in them. Heinemann, 1954 in this post, i will look at the first edition of this collection of essays that w.
Somerset isbn 0330254979 9 copies separate ten novels and their authors maugham, w. As you read his novels, and few novelists have put more of themselves into their books than he, you feel the same sort of affection as you feel for someone with whom you have been for years intimate. Best selling refers to the estimated number of copies sold of all fiction books written or cowritten by an. Afforded here are some of the formulae of greatness in the genre, as well as the flaws and heresies which enfeeble it. Ten novels and their authors vintage classics maugham, w. Ten novels and their authors by somerset maugham narrative drive. Fielding had no illusions about the worth of his plays, and himself said that he left off writing for the stage when he should have begun. In this classic guide, maugham introduces and discusses what he considers to be the ten greatest novels and their authors. Ten novels and their authors this ebook is material and must not be copied, reproduced, transferred, distributed, leased, licensed or publicly performed or used in any way except as specifically permitted in writing by the publishers, as allowed under the terms and conditions under which it was purchased or as strictly permitted by.
The paperback of the ten novels and their authors by w. The history of tom jones, a foundling by henry fielding. Maughams studies of the lives and masterpieces of ten great novelists are outstanding examples of literary. Authors introduced include henry fielding, jane austen, stendahl, balzac, dickens, flaubert, melville, bronte, dostoevsky and tolstoy. A publication of the heinemann group of publishers. The one aspect, among others, that draws one to somerset maughams writing is the elegant simplicity and clearheadedness in them. Revised and expanded as ten novels and their authors, 1954. The poet and author had a number of favorite books, including dickenss a tale of two cities, the bible, look homeward, angel by thomas wolfe, invisible man by ralph ellison, and louisa may alcott. The 20 richest authors in the world 2020 wealthy gorilla. The first edition by heinemann is still very affordable, too.
Ten novels and their authors w somerset maugham home. I think it an abuse to use the novel as a pulpit or a platform, and i believe readers are misguided when they suppose they can thus easily acquire knowledge. Somerset maugham go to the editions section to read or download ebooks. Somerset maugham has written about ten authors of his choice. Greta garbo in anna karenina greta garbo in anna karenina 1935, directed by clarence brown. Essentially it is an instruction manual of the things you should think about when planning your own novel. When i consider fieldings life, which from inadequate material i have briefly sketched, i am seized with a singular emotion. Written by a master of fiction, ten novels and their authors is a unique and invaluable guide. The one with the slough of despond and vanity fair.
Jonathan swifts gullivers travels comes third in our list of the best novels written in english. The art of fiction an introduction to ten novels and their authors by w. Maughams studies of the lives and masterpieces of ten great novelists are outstanding examples of literary criticism at its finest. William heinemann ltd, 1954 series of essays about ten novels, with backgrounds of the authors. He was quite ready to put his great gifts at the service of sir robert walpole and, when he found they were not wanted, he. And with ten novels and their authors, it is his analytical abilities as a scholar and critic that come to the fore. Maugham collects together what he considers to have been the. Be the first to ask a question about ten novels and their authors lists with this book. Somerset maugham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the past, readers, preferring quantity to quality, to get their moneys worth wanted their novels long, and the author was often hard put to it to provide more matter for the printer than the story he had to tell required. Popular ten novels and their authors books goodreads. Ten novels and their authors by maugham, w somerset. The story of the gentle knight and his servant sancho panza has entranced readers for centuries.
His other works include travel books, essays, criticism and the autobiographical the summing up and a writers notebook. Oct 12, 2003 from don quixote to american pastoral, take a look at the 100 greatest novels of all time the 100 greatest nonfiction books the 2015 version of the 100 best novels. Any fan of stories that involve juicy subjects like adultery, gambling, marriage plots, and, well, russian feudalism, would instantly place anna karenina at the peak of their greatest novels list. He can be a very compassionate writer, as the painted veil reveals and with ten novels and their authors, it is his analytical abilities as a scholar and critic that come to the fore. Somerset 9 copies separate ten novels and their authors maugham, w. Ten novels and their authors is a 1954 work of literary criticism by william somerset maugham. Author maugham chose ten favorite novels for redbook magazine and later expanded his thoughts on them for this book. Fieldings enemies accuse him of being a political hireling. Ten novels and their authors william somerset maugham. He was quite ready to put his great gifts at the service of sir robert walpole and, when he found they were not wanted, he was equally ready to put them at the service of his enemies.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. For example, ten novels and their authors is, in a word, maughams essays about ten great novelists and their works, but i think this is quite entertaining even for those who have no knowledge about those novelists and their works. Ten novels and their authors by somerset maugham abebooks. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Buy ten novels and their authors vintage classics new ed by maugham, w. Harper lee, believed to be one of the most influential authors to have ever existed, famously published only a single novel up until its controversial sequel was published in 2015 just before her. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A most remarkable study by maugham and a very enjoyable read.
Ten novels and their authors w somerset maugham the art of fiction henry fielding and tom jones jane austen and pride and prejudice stendhal and le rouge et le noir balzac and le pere goriot charles dickens and david copperfield. Please read our short guide how to send a book to kindle. He can be a very compassionate writer, as the painted veil reveals. Home maugham, w somerset ten novels and their authors. And thats exactly the ranking that publications like time magazine. Somerset maugham 1978, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The one aspect, among many others, that draws one to somerset maughams writing is the elegant simplicity and clearheadedness in them. This list should really just be called 100 best american books as authors appear more than once and that seems to be the way the ranking works. Aug 17, 2015 the 100 best novels written in english.
Somerset maugham 1978, paperback at the best online prices at. Maugham collects together what he considers to have been the ten greatest novels and writes about the books and the authors. From don quixote to american pastoral, take a look at the 100 greatest novels of all time the 100 greatest nonfiction books the 2015 version of the 100 best novels. Somerset maugham ten novels and their authors heinemann, hardback, 1954.
While finding precise sales numbers for any given author is nearly impossible, the list is based on approximate numbers provided or repeated by reliable sources. This is a list of bestselling fiction authors to date, in any language. The brothers karamazov by fyodor dostoyevsky, by w. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Somerset isbn 0099286785 copies separate ten novels and their authors pan books maugham, w. Henry fielding, jane austen, stendhal, balzac, dickens, flaubert, herman melville, emily bronte, dostoevsky and tolstoy. The novel won a pulitzer prize in 1961 and the next year was made into an academy awardwinning film. A shorter version was published in england as ten novels and their authors in 1948. Authors of comic books are not included unless they have been published in book format for example, comic albums, manga tankobon volumes, trade paperbacks, or graphic novels. Dec 15, 2010 maughams studies of the lives and masterpieces of ten great novelists are outstanding examples of literary criticism at its finest. The book comprises ten authors and their books and provides a short biography of each writer, then a study of their greatest achievement in writing. First published as great novelists and their novels, 1949.