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Exploring the nature of biography, Carl Rollyson delves into the genre's history and examines the lives of notable figures, including biographers like Plutarch and Leon Edel, as well as literary icons such as Lillian Hellman and Jack London. The collection also features insights on philosophers like Leo Strauss, political leaders including Winston Churchill and Napoleon, and artists like Rembrandt and Rubens, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives on biographical storytelling and its impact on understanding influential lives.
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Essays in Biography, Carl Rollyson
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Essays in Biography
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Carl Rollyson
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 84
- ISBN13
- 9780595341818
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the nature of biography, Carl Rollyson delves into the genre's history and examines the lives of notable figures, including biographers like Plutarch and Leon Edel, as well as literary icons such as Lillian Hellman and Jack London. The collection also features insights on philosophers like Leo Strauss, political leaders including Winston Churchill and Napoleon, and artists like Rembrandt and Rubens, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives on biographical storytelling and its impact on understanding influential lives.