American autobiography / Rachael McLennan.
"Introduction to the major forms of autobiographical writing in America and important current developments in autobiography studies discusses both 'canonised' texts and those from contemporary writers. Taking a broadly chronological approach, the history of American autobiography is e...
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| Year of Publication: | 2013 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | BAAS paperbacks
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| Physical Description: | vi, 161 p. |
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| Summary: | "Introduction to the major forms of autobiographical writing in America and important current developments in autobiography studies discusses both 'canonised' texts and those from contemporary writers. Taking a broadly chronological approach, the history of American autobiography is explored including the social and cultural factors that might account for the importance of autobiography in American culture. Then post-1970 autobiographies are examined, taking into account the development in poststructuralism from this time that affected notions of the subject who could write, and conceptions of truth, identity and reference."--Publisher's website. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 152-158) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780748644612 (hbk.) 074864461X (hbk.) 9780748644605 (pbk.) 0748644601 (pbk.) 9780748644629 (ebook) |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Rachael McLennan. |