Author : Edward Gibbon
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 22,31 MB
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Memoirs of My Life and Writings is an account of the historian Edward Gibbon's life, compiled after his death by his friend Lord Sheffield from six fragmentary autobiographical works Gibbon wrote during his last years.
Author : John Charles Frémont
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 45,43 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0815411642
Fremont's memoirs are a firsthand account of the growth and expansion of the United States from the years 1828-1846, and include descriptions of the adventures that he shared with Kit Carson.
Author : Daniel Paul Schreber
Publisher : New York Review of Books
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 13,98 MB
Release : 2000-01-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780940322202
In 1884, the distinguished German jurist Daniel Paul Schreber suffered the first of a series of mental collapses that would afflict him for the rest of his life. In his madness, the world was revealed to him as an enormous architecture of nerves, dominated by a predatory God. It became clear to Schreber that his personal crisis was implicated in what he called a "crisis in God's realm," one that had transformed the rest of humanity into a race of fantasms. There was only one remedy; as his doctor noted: Schreber "considered himself chosen to redeem the world, and to restore to it the lost state of Blessedness. This, however, he could only do by first being transformed from a man into a woman...."
Author : Edward Gibbon
Publisher : Double 9 Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,61 MB
Release : 2024-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789363055179
"Memoirs of My Life and Writings" by Edward Gibbon offers a profound autobiographical glimpse into the life and intellectual journey of one of the Enlightenment era's most renowned scholars. Through the lens of memoirs and autobiography, Gibbon traces his scholarly pursuits and contributions to history, philosophy, and literature. As a key figure of the Enlightenment, Gibbon's narrative reflects the intellectual ferment of the era, exploring the intersections of history, philosophy, and literature within the context of the Roman Empire and Europe. His reflections offer valuable insights into the Enlightenment philosophy that shaped his worldview and scholarly endeavors. Gibbon's memoirs not only provide a window into his personal life but also serve as a biography of his intellectual pursuits and achievements. Through his writings, readers gain a deeper understanding of Enlightenment thinkers and the intellectual landscape of the Enlightenment era. "Memoirs of My Life and Writings" stands as a testament to Gibbon's legacy as a scholar and intellectual, offering readers a captivating journey through the history, literature, and philosophy of the Enlightenment.
Author : Hans Selye
Publisher : New York ; Toronto ; Van Nostrand Reinhold
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 43,5 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
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Author : Denis Ledoux
Publisher : Soleil Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 12,23 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780974277349
Turning Memories Into Memoirs contains countless helpful suggestions for remembering--researching--organizing--collecting and writing memories and family or personal stories. It includes* how-to writing exercises* clear explanation of literary techniques* proven motivational supports and* examples from the workshops. Turning Memories is a useful reference and guide for both beginners and experienced writers who want to write personal and family stories.
Author : Toby Knobel Fluek
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 30,74 MB
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1891011693
Available again for the first time in decades, this jewel of a memoir is the poignant story of a young Jewish girl growing up in a Polish farm village, from the peaceful early 1930s through the tragic war years, and finding safe harbor at last. “Deeply moving”—Elie Wiesel “A tone poem evocative of a vanished world”—Chaim Potok In her own words and with her own beautiful paintings and drawings, artist Toby Knobel Fluek (1926–2011) lovingly unfurls a unique view of Jewish life. She introduces us to her village, to her family, to the people among whom they lived; she shows us how customs and holidays were observed; and, with both feeling and restraint, she illustrates how this long-enduring way of life was shattered by World War II. She depicts her family’s experiences through Russian occupation and the devastation wreaked by the Nazis—and, finally, her new beginning in America. New to this edition is a foreword by Rakhmiel Peltz, PhD, PhD, Founding Director of the Judaic Studies Program at Drexel University, which he led for twenty years.
Author : Bill Roorbach
Publisher : Story Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 35,70 MB
Release : 1998-07-15
Category : Reference
ISBN :
A guide to writing stories, memoirs, and personal essays that includes information on remembering distant memories; making real people into characters; using public records, interviews, and diaries to create a believable story; and other related topics.
Author : Robert D. Bush
Publisher : LSU Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 18,53 MB
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780807128701
Pierre Clément de Laussat was the last representative of a foreign power to exercise authority in Louisiana. Appointed colonial prefect by Napoleon Bonaparte, Laussat departed for Louisiana in January 1803 to preside over the formal retrocession of the colony from Spain to France, only to have his mission altered entirely by the Louisiana Purchase on April 30, 1803. These memoirs, covering the period from January 1803 to July 1804, provide a unique firsthand perspective on the momentous transaction that doubled the size of the United States. Laussat pens very personal observations on Louisiana's people and customs, Spanish and American officials with whom he had frequent contact, the local physical environment and economic system, and the formalities involved with the transfer of the colony to the United States. Memoirs of My Life furnishes rare insights into culture, politics, and everyday life in early-nineteenth-century Louisiana.
Author : Mineko Iwasaki
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 37,98 MB
Release : 2003-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780743444293
A Kyoto geisha describes her initiation into an okiya at the age of four, the intricate training that made up most of her education, her successful career, and the traditions surrounding the geisha culture.
