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Norton Book of American Autobiography
1999-06-20T17:59:49-04:00https://images.c-span.org/defaults/BookTV_default-image.jpgParticipants discussed the tradition of autobiography in America. They also focused on their own literary works and why they decided to write biographies. After their discussion they took questions from the audience.
Participants discussed the tradition of autobiography in America. They also focused on their own literary works and why they decided to write biographies. After their discussion they took questions from the audience.
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