The Autobiography: A Critical And Comparative Study - Softcover

Burr, Anna Robeson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1162947756 ISBN 13: 9781162947754

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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The Autobiography: A Critical and Comparative Study by Anna Robeson Burr is a comprehensive analysis of the genre of autobiography. The book explores the history and evolution of autobiography as a literary form, tracing its origins from ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. It examines the different types of autobiographies, including those that focus on personal experiences, political events, and cultural movements.The author provides a critical analysis of some of the most famous autobiographies, such as those of Benjamin Franklin, Frederick Douglass, and Maya Angelou. She also compares the autobiographical works of different cultures and time periods, highlighting the similarities and differences in their approaches to self-representation.The book delves into the complex relationship between the autobiographer and their audience, exploring the ways in which the author's identity, social status, and cultural background influence the reception of their work. The author also examines the role of memory and imagination in the autobiographical process, and the ethical considerations that arise when writing about one's own life.Overall, The Autobiography: A Critical and Comparative Study provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the genre of autobiography, offering readers a deeper understanding of the ways in which individuals have used this form to explore their own lives and the world around them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1162947756
• ISBN 13: 9781162947754
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 464
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