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Biography
Book Details
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781032031309
• Publisher: Routledge
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 94
Description
Biography in the Post-Renaissance Period explores the evolution and challenges of biography as a literary form. Originally published in 1977, this book examines the connection between biography and its cultural and intellectual context, asserting that biographies are deeply intertwined with the social and philosophical norms of their time. The author, Alan Shelston, analyzes several seminal works, including Plutarch’s Lives, Aubrey’s Brief Lives, Boswell’s Life of Johnson, and Johnson’s Life of Savage, providing valuable insights into the development of biographical writing.
This book is an essential resource for students of literature and cultural history, offering a critical perspective on the genre of biography.
About the Author
Alan Shelston is known for his work in literary criticism and his deep insights into biographical theory.
