Biography: A Very Short Introduction
by Hermione (Wolfson College Lee
Title:
Biography: A Very Short Introduction
Author:
Hermione (Wolfson College Lee
Series (if any):
Very Short Introductions
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
192 pages, 15 b&w halftone
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13:
9780199533541
EAN:
9780199533541
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
282
Dimensions (mm):
171 x 113 x 11
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£8.24
2 copies in stock
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Description
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.
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