02668cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500340015826400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850801780040952014220058753400590200965300640206865300330213265300180216585600730218385600430225699900190229971193UtSlPG20260610134639.0mcr n260607r20231925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a25023486  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCT1 aCollins, Joseph,d1866-195014aThe doctor looks at biography 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-07-14  aAndrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"The Doctor Looks at Biography: Psychological Studies of Life and Letters" by Joseph Collins is a collection of psychological explorations into notable lives and literary figures written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the art and purpose of biography, reflecting on how an individual's life story is chronicled beyond mere chronology to include their thoughts, struggles, and achievements. Through a critical lens, the author emphasizes the role of biography in understanding the human condition and the intricate tapestry of experiences that define individuals, positioning biography as a bridge between fiction and history.  The opening portion of the text sets a foundation for the subsequent exploration of biography as a literary form. It examines the essence of what makes a compelling biography, asserting that true biography captures the mind, soul, and personal environment of its subjects rather than merely recounting events. Collins discusses the historical evolution of biographical writing, tracing its roots from classical traditions to modern forms while citing notable figures like Plutarch and numerous authors and thinkers. He argues that good biography serves not just to document lives but to offer readers moral and emotional insights, ultimately enriching their understanding of humanity through the lens of individual experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: G.H. Doran, 1925  aLiterature, Modern -- 20th century -- History and criticism  aBiography as a literary form  aAutobiography4 uhttps://archive.org/details/doctorlooksatbio00coll/page/n11/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71193  c111919d111919