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Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 103, September 10, 1892
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Title: Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 103, September 10, 1892
Author: Various
Release Date: February 28, 2005 [EBook #15196]
Language: English
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PUNCH,
OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
VOL. 103.
September 10, 1892.
WHY I DON'T WRITE PLAYS.
(_FROM THE COMMON-PLACE BOOK OF A NOVELIST._)
Because it is so much pleasanter to read one's work than to hear it on the Stage.
Because Publishers are far more amiable to deal with than Actor-Managers.
Because "behind the scenes" is such a disappointing place--except in Novels.
Because why waste three weeks on writing a Play, when it takes only three years to compose a Novel?
Because Critics who send articles to Magazines inviting one to contribute to the Stage, have no right to dictate to us.
Because a fairly successful Novel means five hundred pounds, and a fairly successful Play yields as many thousands--why be influenced by mercenary motives?
Because all Novelists hire their pens in advance for years, and have no time left for outside labour.
And last, and (perhaps)