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English Autobiography: Its Emergence, Materials, And Form

English Autobiography: Its Emergence, Materials, And Form

Shumaker, Wayne

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ISBN10: 1258072262
ISBN13: 9781258072261
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jul 22 2011
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
English Autobiography: Its Emergence, Materials, and Form is a comprehensive study of the history and development of English autobiography. Written by Wayne Shumaker, the book explores the emergence of autobiography as a literary genre in England, tracing its evolution from medieval times to the present day.The book examines the materials used in English autobiography, including diaries, letters, memoirs, and other forms of personal writing. Shumaker also explores the various forms that English autobiography has taken over the centuries, including confessional, spiritual, and political autobiography.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the emergence of autobiography in England, tracing its roots back to medieval times. The second part examines the materials used in English autobiography, including diaries, letters, and memoirs. The third part explores the various forms that English autobiography has taken over the centuries.Throughout the book, Shumaker provides detailed analyses of key works of English autobiography, including the works of Samuel Pepys, John Bunyan, and Virginia Woolf. He also discusses the influence of English autobiography on other literary genres, such as the novel and the memoir.English Autobiography: Its Emergence, Materials, and Form is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development of English autobiography. It offers a comprehensive overview of the genre and provides valuable insights into the materials, forms, and themes that have shaped English autobiography over the centuries.University Of California Publications, English Studies, No. 8.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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