Modern American Memoirs
Modern American Memoirs by Annie Dillard, published by Harper Collins in August 1996, is a reprint edition comprising 464 pages. This collection features selected excerpts from 35 notable memoirs written in the 20th century, showcasing contributions from a diverse array of writers such as Margaret Mead, Malcolm X, and Zora Neale Hurston. The book highlights the art of biography through well-crafted narratives that reflect significant moments in American life.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of experiences that illuminate the real-life events influencing these authors. The excerpts provide vivid insights into unique personal stories, including Harry Crews’s childhood mishap and Chris Offutt’s circus adventures. This anthology serves as a valuable resource for those interested in biography and autobiography, offering a glimpse into the varied landscapes of American experiences and the art of memoir writing.
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In Modern American Memoirs, two very discerning writers and readers have selected samples from 35 of the finest memoirs written in this century, including contributions by such diverse writers as Margaret Mead, Malcolm X, Maxine Hong Kingston, Loren Eisely, and Zora Neale Hurston. Chosen for their value as excellent examples of the art of biography as well as for their superb writing, the excerpts present a broad range of American life, and offer vivid insight into the real-life events that shaped their authors. Here, readers can learn about the time when Harry Crews, playing as a boy, fell into a vat of boiling water with a dead hog; Chris Offutt joined the circus and watched a tattooed woman swallow a fluorescent light; and Frank Conroy practiced yo-yo tricks.
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