Letter of Harold E. Porter to Miss E.L. Curtis, 1920 January 26.

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Letter of Harold E. Porter to Miss E.L. Curtis, 1920 January 26.

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Porter responds to her enquiry about literary criticism, quoting Maugham and Whistler and noting that when judging another's work he tries to determine what the author wanted to do and whether he achieved his purpose. He also believes that the public is lazy and wants to be entertained, and does not want to think. In addition he believes that the short story has just begun its "career" and that books will become less important and movies and magazines more so.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965

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Curtis, E. L.,

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Hall, Holworthy, 1887-1936

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