Lives of the Novelists

Exploring the intersection of narrative and literary analysis, this collection of columns delves into the complexities of writing literary biographies. Rollyson questions whether biographies should adopt novelistic styles and how to effectively balance an individual's life with their work. He also examines the extent to which literary criticism can be incorporated into biographical narratives, offering insights into the craft of biography writing and the challenges faced by biographers in capturing their subjects authentically.