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W. H. Auden disapproved of literary biography. Or did he? The truth is far more equivocal than at first seems apparent. There is no denying he delivered himself of such unambiguous pronouncements as 'Biographies of writers are always superfluous and usually in bad taste.'; and that he asked for his...

NOW AN ORIGINAL SERIES ON ABC • “Just may be the best new comedy of [the year] . . . based on restaurateur Eddie Huang’s memoir of the same name . . . [a] classic fresh-out-of-water comedy.”—People “Bawdy and frequently hilarious . . . a surprisingly sophisticated memoir about race...

Troilus and Cressida is Shakespeare's "problem" play about the Trojan War. As the opening Chorus tells us, the play begins in the middle of the epic conflict, and counterpoints the drama of battle with the romance of the title characters. Just as Agamemnon and his Greek forces attempt to...

Maurice Yacowar challenges genre and form in Roy & Me a cross between memoir and fiction truth and distortion. It is the exploration of Yacowars relationship with Roy Farransoldier politician author mentorand his conflict with Farrans anti-Semitic past.Best known for his service with the British...

This book will introduce you to the Spanish Conquistadors. You will get to learn about their adventures in general, and the specific explorations of some of the most popular explorers. Reading about the life and accomplishments of those who “made it” to history books will give you lessons that...

A masterful biography of England's most notorious literary figure. Author of the scandalous Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, Thomas De Quincey (1785-1859) has long lacked a full-fledged biography. His friendships with leading poets and men of letters in the Romantic and Victorian periods—...

Are all rich people born rich? Probably not but they will definitely die rich! How did you achieve immense wealth during their lifetime? Reading about their lives will give you an idea how. Maybe you can replicate their self-perfected processes. Maybe you can learn from their characters too. However you want to do it, the first step would be to read about them in this book. Enjoy learning!

For readers of A Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion and Bad Blood by Lorna Sage comes an intensely honest and surprisingly witty literary memoir of one woman's life as a sufferer of Obsessive-compulsive disorder   Joanne Limburg is a woman who thinks things she doesn’t want to...

**Winner of the 2018 Edgar Award for Best Critical/Biographical Work A Washington Post Notable Book The definitive biography of the groundbreaking African American author who had an extraordinary legacy on black writers globally.** Chester B. Himes has been called “one of the towering...

In Journey of Memoir you will find lessons on how to write a great scene; information on the difference between freewriting and outlining, and why you need both; timeline and turning point exercises to help create structure; and much more. This unique workbook gives you the tools you need to begin, develop, and complete your memoir.

"Serenade" is an achingly beautiful memoir which follows the true lives of Franz Jung and Franziska Perger, as told by their daughter, Carol Jean Delmar. The year is 1927. The place is Vienna, Austria. Franziska captivates Franz with her adolescent beauty. They have separate ambitions, but they dream...

Unlike the other presidents, Nelson Mandela was once a prisoner for 27 years. His tale is one of bravery, hope and inspiration. Know about his struggles and his accomplishments. By reading this book, you will finally get to understand why Nelson Mandela was loved not only his people but by the world, too. Start reading today!

Women who made it to history books all had to go through some sort of struggle. In this ebook, we’re going to read about the lives of women who became very involved in their own advocacies. Study and learn from the stories of Mother Theresa, Jane Gooddall, Helen Keller and Princess Diana. Grab a copy today.

In this ebook, you’re going to learn and take inspiration from the lives and works of Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Learn about their childhood, and the events that inspired them to search for scientific answers. Go ahead and grab a copy of this ebook today.