“Writers are idolized not because they love their fellow men, which is never a recommendation and in extreme instances leads to crucifixion, but because their self-love is in tune with current fears and desires, and in giving it expression they are speaking for an inarticulate multitude.”
Quote by Hugh Kingsmill
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The progress of a biographer
This book explores the personal and professional growth of a biographer as they delve into the lives of various historical figures, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of the biographical process. more
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