The Hero (The Classic Unabridged Edition): The Life and Work of Harriet Tubman
Author | : William Somerset Maugham |
Publisher | : E-Artnow |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 2019-04-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 8027330610 |
ISBN-13 | : 9788027330614 |
Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Hero (The Classic Unabridged Edition): The Life and Work of Harriet Tubman written by William Somerset Maugham and published by E-Artnow. This book was released on 2019-04-14 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was a British playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest paid author during the 1930s. Excerpt: "But human sorrow is like water in an earthen pot. Little by little Colonel Parsons forgot his misery; he had turned it over in his mind so often that at last he grew confused. It became then only a deep wound partly healed, scarring over; and he began to take an interest in the affairs of the life surrounding him. He could read his paper without every word stabbing him by some chance association; and there is nothing like the daily and thorough perusal of a newspaper for dulling a man's brain. He pottered about his garden gossiping with the gardener; made little alterations in the house-bricks and mortar are like an anodyne; he collected stamps; played bezique with his wife; and finally, in his mild, gentle way, found peace of mind...."