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Biography: The Literature of Personality

Biography: The Literature of Personality

Johnston, James C.

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ISBN10: 1162765178
ISBN13: 9781162765174
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Biography: The Literature of Personality by James C. Johnston is a comprehensive exploration of the genre of biography. The author delves into the history of biography, tracing its origins back to ancient times and examining its evolution through the centuries. He also analyzes the various types of biographies, from the traditional great man biographies to more modern forms that focus on marginalized or underrepresented individuals.Johnston also explores the challenges of writing biography, including issues of bias, interpretation, and the limitations of available sources. He discusses the role of the biographer in shaping the narrative and the ethical considerations involved in portraying real people's lives.Throughout the book, Johnston draws on examples from a wide range of biographical works, from classic literary biographies to contemporary memoirs and journalistic profiles. He examines the techniques and strategies used by biographers to create compelling narratives and vivid portraits of their subjects.Overall, Biography: The Literature of Personality is an insightful and thought-provoking study of one of the oldest and most enduring forms of literature. It will appeal to anyone interested in the art of biography, the history of literature, or the complexities of human personality.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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