The Autobiography of a Biographer
Narrated by Symphony Space
- Released
- June 3, 2009
- Length
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Format
- Speech
- Publisher
- Symphony Space, Inc
In this engaging audiobook, renowned biographers James Atlas, Edmund Morris, and Stacy Schiff share insights from their experiences in researching and writing about notable figures like Ronald Reagan, Theodore Roosevelt, Vera Nabakov, and Saul Bellow. They discuss the unique challenges and rewards of capturing another person's life story, including the complexities of dealing with unreliable narratives. Recorded live as part of the Thalia Book Club series at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City, this event offers a captivating exploration of biographical storytelling.
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