Acknowledgements; Introduction: American Autobiography; Part One: Exemplary Subjects; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Part Two: Contemporary Subjects; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Bibliography; Index
The first student guide to American autobiographyThis introduction to the major forms of autobiographical writing in America and important current developments in autobiography studies discusses both 'canonised' texts and those from contemporary writers. Taking a broadly chronological approach, the history of American autobiography is explored including the social and cultural factors that might account for the importance of autobiography in American culture. Then post-1970 autobiographies are examined, taking into account the development in poststructuralism from this time that affected notio
Includes bibliographical references (pages 152-158) and index
