France, Peter
Mapping Lives: The Uses of Biography (British Academy Centenary Monographs)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197263181
- author:
- France, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP/British Academy
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.6 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This collection of essays explores the problems and functions of biography, with a particular focus on the biography of writers, thinkers, and artists. The genre has been a subject of controversy in recent years, as old models of biographical writing have been challenged and new approaches have emerged.
The book examines the diverse functions of life-writing in different European countries at different periods, questioning the notion of a genre with constant characteristics and aims. It is intended primarily as a stimulus to critical thinking, rather than a straightforward biography of writers.
By challenging traditional views of biography, this volume offers a nuanced understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of life-writing. It is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of biography in understanding culture and society.
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