Biographies of Writers
Biographers of writers talked about how they chose their subjects, the process of research, documentary evidence, and the work of the subjec… read more
Biographers of writers talked about how they chose their subjects, the process of research, documentary evidence, and the work of the subjects themselves. They also responded to audience questions. Judith Thurman wrote "Secrets of the Flesh: A Life of Colette". Stephen Cooper authored "Full of Life: A Biography of John Fante". Benita Eisler wrote "Byron: Child of Passion, Fool of Fame", while Jerome Loving penned "Walt Whitman: The Song of Himself". close
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