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Phenomenology of Autobiography vs Writing Life Histories: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Phenomenology of Autobiography Phenomenology of Autobiography Arnaud Schmitt · 2017 186 pages · ≈ 3 h 27 m · Challenging

Taking a fresh look at the state of autobiography as a genre, The Phenomenology of Autobiography: Making it Real takes a deep dive into the experience of the reader. Dr. Schmitt argues that current trends in the field…

Self in literatureMoiModernAutobiographie
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Cover of Writing Life Histories Writing Life Histories Robin Dynes · 2011 258 pages · ≈ 4 h 47 m · Moderate

Writing Life Histories is a practical handbook which gives clear guidance on how to put together life histories in supportive or residential settings.It provides:step-by-step guidance ideas for different types of life…

Writing SkillsBiographies as TopicCaregiversAuthorship
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The verdict

How to choose

New to the genre? Writing Life Histories Moderate vs Challenging for Phenomenology of Autobiography

Reception

Phenomenology of AutobiographyWriting Life Histories
Editions 6 6
Pages 186 258

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Shared themes

Composition & Creative WritingBiographieLANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINESBiography as a literary formRhetoricBiography & Memoir