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100 1 _aCollins, Joseph,
_d1866-1950
245 1 4 _aThe doctor looks at biography
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-07-14
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: G.H. Doran, 1925
653 _aLiterature, Modern -- 20th century -- History and criticism
653 _aBiography as a literary form
653 _aAutobiography
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/doctorlooksatbio00coll/page/n11/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71193
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