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100 1 _aBennett, Arnold,
_d1867-1931
245 1 4 _aThe Truth About an Author
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-11-04
508 _aLaura Natal Rodrigues
520 _a"The Truth About an Author" by Arnold Bennett is an autobiographical account about the life of a writer and his experiences within the literary world, likely written in the early 20th century. The book candidly discusses Bennett's personal journey, the struggles faced by authors, and the realities of literary fame and criticism. It explores themes such as the pursuit of authenticity in writing and the contrasting perceptions of literary life versus the harsh truths that undermine romanticized notions of authorship. The opening of the memoir elaborates on Bennett's initial ventures into writing, propelled by a fascinating invitation to produce a literary autobiography. He expresses a deep desire to unveil the honest pitfalls of the literary career, recounting experiences with various publishers and highlighting the dissonance between his personal reality and the public's perception. As he reflects on his early interactions with literature, he recounts significant formative moments that nudged him toward a writing career. The narrative draws the reader into his journey, where he navigates through failures and successes while grappling with his identity as both a writer and a person shaped by the expectations of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, English -- 20th century -- Biography
653 _aBennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66661
999 _c107483
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