ISBN10: 0199533547, ISBN13: 9780199533541, [publisher: Oxford University Press, USA] Softcover
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ISBN10: 0199533547, ISBN13: 9780199533541, [publisher: Oxford University Press Jul 2009] Softcover Neuware - Biography is one of the most popular, best-selling, and widely-read of literary genres.But why do certain people and historical events arouse so much interest How can biographies be compared with history and works of fiction Does a biography need to be true Is it acceptable to omit or conceal things Does the biographer need to personally know the subject Must a biographer be subjective In this Very Short Introduction Hermione Lee considers the cultural and historical background of different types of biographies, looking at the factors that affect biographers and whether there are different strategies, ethics, and principles required for writing about one person compared to another. She also considers contemporary biographical publications and considers what kind of 'lives' are the most popular and in demand.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. 192 pp. Deutsch
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2009]

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[Southport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2009]

ISBN10: 0199533547, ISBN13: 9780199533541, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford] Softcover Paperback. Biography is one of the most popular, best-selling, and widely-read of literary genres. But why do certain people and historical events arouse so much interest? How can biographies be compared with history and works of fiction? Does a biography need to be true? Is it acceptable to omit or conceal things? Does the biographer need to personally know the subject? Must a biographer be subjective? In this Very ShortIntroduction Hermione Lee considers the cultural and historical background of different types of biographies, looking at the factors that affect biographers and whether there are different strategies, ethics,and principles required for writing about one person compared to another. She also considers contemporary biographical publications and considers what kind of 'lives' are the most popular and in demand. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective,new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Biographies are one of the most popular and best-selling of the literary genres. Why do people like them? What does a biography do and how does it work? This Very Short ...

ISBN10: 0199533547, ISBN13: 9780199533541, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford] Softcover Paperback. Biography is one of the most popular, best-selling, and widely-read of literary genres. But why do certain people and historical events arouse so much interest? How can biographies be compared with history and works of fiction? Does a biography need to be true? Is it acceptable to omit or conceal things? Does the biographer need to personally know the subject? Must a biographer be subjective? In this Very ShortIntroduction Hermione Lee considers the cultural and historical background of different types of biographies, looking at the factors that affect biographers and whether there are different strategies, ethics,and principles required for writing about one person compared to another. She also considers contemporary biographical publications and considers what kind of 'lives' are the most popular and in demand. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective,new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Biographies are one of the most popular and best-selling of the literary genres. Why do people like them? What does a biography do and how does it work? This Very Short ...

ISBN10: 0199533547, ISBN13: 9780199533541, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Softcover
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]

Oxford University Press, USA 2009 Trade paperback New 2009. 1st. Paperback. Biographies are one of the most popular and best-selling of the literary genres. Why do people like them? What does a biography do and how does it work? This Very Short Introduction examines different types of biographies, why certain people and historical events arouse so much interest, and how they are compared with history and fiction. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 192 pages, 15 b&w halftone. BIC Classification: BG; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 113 x 11. Weight in Grams: 148......We ship daily from our Bookshop.