Biography: The Literature of Personality

By James Chapman Johnston

Book Overview

""Biography: The Literature of Personality"" by James C. Johnston is a comprehensive exploration of the genre of biography. The book delves into the history and evolution of biographical writing, examining the ways in which biographers have approached their subjects over time. It also analyzes the various techniques and strategies used by biographers to convey the essence of their subjects' personalities and life stories. Johnston examines a wide range of biographical works, from classic literary biographies to contemporary celebrity biographies, and considers the challenges and ethical considerations involved in writing about real people. He also explores the role of biography in shaping our understanding of history and culture, and the ways in which biographical writing can both reflect and shape our perceptions of individuals and society. Overall, ""Biography: The Literature of Personality"" offers a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most enduring and popular forms of writing, and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the art and craft of biographical storytelling.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417985755
• ISBN13: 9781417985753
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"