W Somerset Maugham
Malcolm Muggeridge questions W Somerset Maugham about his latest book., in which he writes about his favourite novels. (1954)
W Somerset Maugham has written a book about his favourite novels. In this interview, Malcolm Muggeridge questions him about his choices, beginning with one of the authors who didn't make it into his top ten. In selecting his personal favourites, and with some provocation from Muggeridge, Maugham reveals something of his own philosophy on the character of a good novelist.Please note, the original recording includes a brief dip in sound quality during this interview.
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The book under discussion in this programme was published under the title Somerset Maugham and the Greatest Novels. Later editions were released as Ten Novels and Their Authors.
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- Tue 2 Nov 1954 19:45麻豆社 Television Service
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