{"product_id":"9780060927639","title":"Modern American Memoirs: 1917-1992","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eDillard, Annie\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarper Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\/30\/1996\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[In] this anthology of well-chosen excerpts by a satisfyingly diverse group of writers....the truth of their lives shines from every beautifully, often courageously composed page.\"— Booklist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Packed with superb writing.” — New York Newsday\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern American Memoirs is a sampling from 35 quintessential 20th century memoirs, including contributions from Margaret Mead, Malcolm X, Maxine Hong Kingston, Loren Eisely, and Zora Neale Hurston. Supremely written and excellent examples of the art of biography, these excerpts present a beautifully wide range of American life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential collection surveys American history peak by peak, offering deeply personal stories from:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic Memoirs:\u003c\/b\u003e Experience excerpts from touchstone works like \u003ci\u003eThe Autobiography of Malcolm X\u003c\/i\u003e, Richard Wright’s \u003ci\u003eBlack Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, and Zora Neale Hurston’s \u003ci\u003eDust Tracks on a Road\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Masterclass in Writing:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the art of autobiographical writing through the distinct voices of 35 master storytellers, including editor Annie Dillard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiverse American Voices:\u003c\/b\u003e Journey from the rural South with Harry Crews to the Saskatchewan plains with Wallace Stegner and the immigrant experience in Kate Simon’s Bronx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePersonal and Historical:\u003c\/b\u003e Witness the landscape of a changing nation through powerful personal essays that capture the triumphs and struggles of 20th century American life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46803157614847,"sku":"9780060927639","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780060927639_s600x595.jpg?v=1779896647","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780060927639","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}