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A Book About Myself (1922)

A Book About Myself (1922)

Dreiser, Theodore

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ISBN10: 1164444417
ISBN13: 9781164444411
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 512
Weight: 2.02
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Book About Myself is an autobiographical work by the American author, Theodore Dreiser. First published in 1922, the book chronicles Dreiser's early life, his struggles and triumphs, and his rise to literary fame. The book is divided into three parts, with the first section focusing on Dreiser's childhood and adolescence, the second on his early career as a journalist and writer, and the third on his later years and his reflections on life and art.Throughout the book, Dreiser provides a candid and often raw account of his experiences, including his impoverished upbringing, his failed marriages, and his battles with alcoholism and depression. He also offers insights into his creative process, discussing his approach to writing and the themes that inspired his work.Despite its frankness, A Book About Myself is also a deeply introspective and philosophical work, with Dreiser grappling with questions of morality, spirituality, and the meaning of life. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's greatest writers, and a must-read for anyone interested in the art of autobiography.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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