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The Autobiography: A Critical And Comparative Study

The Autobiography: A Critical And Comparative Study

Burr, Anna Robeson

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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1162947756
ISBN13: 9781162947754
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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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