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American Autobiography

Rachael McLennan, Carol R. Smith · 2012

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"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.

Book details

Year
2012
Language
English
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Editions
6
Pages
168
ISBN
9780748644612

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