The Norton Book of American Autobiography
by Jay Parini
Taste attributes: biographydocumentaryhistoricalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalsocial commentaryempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeRealistic and inventive: a serious biography, slow-burning rather than fast. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: slow · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
In this diverse and abundant selection, Parini brings together the classics in the tradition of American memoir with an astonishing variety of modern and contemporary writings.
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- Author
- Jay Parini
- Published
- 1999
- Pages
- 711
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