Benjamin Franklin's autobiography
Subtitle: an authoritative text, backgrounds, criticism
By: edited by J.A. Leo Lemay and P.M. Zall.
Contributors: Lemay, J. A. Leo 1935-; Zall, Paul M.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: A Norton critical edition
Publisher: Norton
Published: 1986
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 391
Subjects: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Statesmen -- United States -- Biography
Other titles: Autobiography.
Description: Originally written as a guide for his son, Benjamin Franklin discusses his life, accomplishments, and ideas. The most popular autobiography ever written is here presented for the first time directly from the manuscripts, rather than perpatuating the errors of previous editions. Background materials include opinions ranging from Keats and Poe to Twain and D.H. Lawrence.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 361-374.
Includes index.