Modern American Memoirs

Modern American Memoirs

Paperback (30 Aug 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

"[In] this anthology of well-chosen excerpts by a satisfyingly diverse group of writers....the truth of their lives shines from every beautifully, often courageously composed page."-- Booklist

"Packed with superb writing." -- New York Newsday

Modern American Memoirs is a sampling from 35 quintessential 20th century memoirs, including contributions from Margaret Mead, Malcolm X, Maxine Hong Kingston, Loren Eisely, and Zora Neale Hurston. Supremely written and excellent examples of the art of biography, these excerpts present a beautifully wide range of American life.

Book information

ISBN: 9780060927639
Publisher: HarperCollins
Imprint: Harper Perennial
Pub date:
DEWEY: B
Language: English
Number of pages: 464
Weight: 397g
Height: 203mm
Width: 135mm
Spine width: 30mm