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Auto/Biographical Discourses: Criticism, Theory, Practice

Laura Marcus

In the forefront of the large and growing interest in life-writings. A comprehensive account of the criticism and theory of autobiography. The book makes complex debates accessible to a wide readership.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Manchester University Press
  • Publish Date: Nov 19th, 1998
  • Pages: 322
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Revised - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.51in - 5.50in - 0.99in - 1.13lb
  • EAN: 9780719055300
  • Categories: Semiotics & TheoryEnglish, Irish, Scottish, WelshSubjects & Themes - Culture, Race & Ethnicity

About the Author

Marcus, Laura: - Laura Marcus is Goldsmiths' Professor of English Literature at New College, University of Oxford

Praise for this book

" [T]his is a scholarly and challenging work. Its depth of research, elegant argument and impressive grasp of detail will ensure it becomes a classic of autobiographical criticism." -- "Times Higher Educational Supplement"
" Scholarly, and beautifully written, this is one of the most important books of the year." -- "Studies in English Literature"
0;[T]his is a scholarly and challenging work. Its depth of research, elegant argument and impressive grasp of detail will ensure it becomes a classic of autobiographical criticism.1; 2;"Times Higher Educational Supplement"
0;Scholarly, and beautifully written, this is one of the most important books of the year.1; 2;"Studies in English Literature"
“[T]his is a scholarly and challenging work. Its depth of research, elegant argument and impressive grasp of detail will ensure it becomes a classic of autobiographical criticism.” —"Times Higher Educational Supplement"
“Scholarly, and beautifully written, this is one of the most important books of the year.” —"Studies in English Literature"
"[T]his is a scholarly and challenging work. Its depth of research, elegant argument and impressive grasp of detail will ensure it becomes a classic of autobiographical criticism." --"Times Higher Educational Supplement"
"Scholarly, and beautifully written, this is one of the most important books of the year." --"Studies in English Literature"