02355cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000500012624500330017626400510020930000470026033600260030733700260033333800360035950000310039550801140042652012980054053400450183865300480188365300380193185600430196999900170201230269UtSlPG20260610133706.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a01031346 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPJ1 aMüller, F. Maxq(Friedrich Max),d1823-190010aMy Autobiography: A Fragment 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2009-10-16 aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"My Autobiography: A Fragment" by F. Max Müller is a philosophical memoir written in the late 19th century. This autobiographical fragment provides insight into Muller's life as a scholar, particularly his thoughts on language, mythology, and religion, while offering reflections on his personal experiences and struggles as he pursued his scholarly mission. The text serves not only as a glimpse into Muller's academic journey but also as a source of inspiration for aspiring scholars facing challenges similar to those he encountered. The opening of the autobiography sets the stage for Muller's recollections, explaining his reasons for wanting to share his life story, specifically to connect with young academics and illustrate the journey one can take despite humble beginnings. He recalls his childhood in Dessau, the influence of his father's literary career, and the profound impact of his early education and family dynamics on his development. Muller's narrative blends personal anecdotes with philosophical musings, hinting at his later deep explorations in comparative philology and the connection between language and thought, while acknowledging the influence of friends, mentors, and societal circumstances that shaped his path. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aMüller, F. Max (Friedrich Max), 1823-1900 aAsianists -- Germany -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30269 c71116d71116