Aspects of Biography by Andre Maurois

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Aspects of Biography by Andre Maurois

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Summary

Originally published in 1929, this book contains an analysis of biography writing based on six lectures delivered at Trinity College, Cambridge, in May 1928. Maurois does not go into the history of biography writing, but focuses instead on biography as a means of expression and art as well as science.

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Aspects of Biography by Andre Maurois

Originally published in 1929, this book contains an analysis of biography writing based on six lectures delivered at Trinity College, Cambridge, in May 1928. Maurois does not go into the history of biography writing, but focuses instead on biography as a means of expression and art as well as science. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in biography writing or in non-fiction writing more generally.

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ISBN 13 9781107437586
ISBN 10 110743758X
Title Aspects of Biography
Author Andre Maurois
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2014-10-09
Number of pages 200
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.