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Review of: American Autobiography by Rachel McLennan
a/b: Auto/Biography Studies (2013)
  • Laura Laffrado
Abstract
In this admirable, gracefully written book, author Rachel McLennan sets out to produce a work that, perhaps surprisingly, has never before existed: the very first textbook to focus exclusively on American autobiographical forms. According to the book's back cover, American Autobiography seeks to provide "an accessible guide in the major forms of autobiographical writing in America." Drawing on an extensive range of American autobiographical authors, texts, and central issues, McLennan both skillfully accomplishes and also confidently surpasses this principal objective.
Keywords
  • Autobiographical forms
Disciplines
Publication Date
January 1, 2013
DOI
10.1353/abs.2013.0014
Citation Information
Laura Laffrado. "Review of: American Autobiography by Rachel McLennan" a/b: Auto/Biography Studies Vol. 28 Iss. 2 (2013) p. 329 - 332
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/laura-laffrado/28/