The Autobiography and Other Writings: Introduction by Jill

The Autobiography and Other Writings: Introduction by Jill Lepore (Everyman's Library Classics Series)

Benjamin Franklinâ€™s account of his rise from poverty and obscurity to affluence and fame has charmed every generation of readers since it first appeared. Begun as a collection of anecdotes for his son, the memoir grew into a history of his remarkable achievements in the literary, scientific, and political realms. A printer, inventor, scientist, diplomat, and statesman, Franklin was also a brilliant writer whose wit and wisdom shine on every page. His Autobiography has deservedly become the most widely read American autobiography of all timeâ€”the self-portrait of a quintessential American.

Franklin was a remarkably prolific writer, and is equally beloved for his humorous, philosophical, parodic, and satirical writings, parables, and maxims, which he published under an astonishing number of pen names, including Poor Richard, the Busy-Body, and Silence Dogood. This hardcover edition of The Autobiography and Other Writings contains a varied selection of these, including â€œThe Kite Experiment,â€ â€œA Parable Against Persecution,â€ â€œObservations Concerning the Increase of Mankind,â€ â€œRules for Making Oneself a Disagreeable Companion,â€ and â€œThe Way to Wealth.â€
Country USA
Brand Everyman's Library
Manufacturer Everyman's Library
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781101907603
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2015-09-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781101907603

Country	USA
Brand	Everyman's Library
Manufacturer	Everyman's Library
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781101907603
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2015-09-08
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781101907603

The Autobiography and Other Writings: Introduction by Jill Lepore (Everyman's Library Classics Series)

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