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Autobiography
Book • 1791
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a seminal work that spans several decades of Franklin's life, from his childhood in Boston to his later years as a respected statesman and scientist.
The autobiography is divided into four parts, each written during different periods of his life.
It covers his apprenticeship to his brother James, his early career as a printer and publisher, his experiments with electricity, and his civic and political involvements.
The work is notable for its insights into Franklin's personal life, his pursuit of moral perfection, and his contributions to American history and culture.
The autobiography is divided into four parts, each written during different periods of his life.
It covers his apprenticeship to his brother James, his early career as a printer and publisher, his experiments with electricity, and his civic and political involvements.
The work is notable for its insights into Franklin's personal life, his pursuit of moral perfection, and his contributions to American history and culture.
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Mentioned by Niall Ferguson when discussing the purpose of history and its proper application.
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Russ Roberts in the introduction, highlighting his midlife crisis at age 20 and how art and poetry helped him.
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Melvyn Bragg in relation to his eyewitness account of the Sack of Rome.
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Tim Harford as the author of the autobiography, which was a key source for the episode.
Tim Harford as the author of the autobiography, which was a key source for the episode.
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Mentioned by O. Henry as a book that provides insights into Mill's personal life and intellectual journey.
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Carter Morgan as an example of someone who prioritized deep work over constant busyness.
Carter Morgan as an example of someone who prioritized deep work over constant busyness.
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Rabbi David Wolpe in the context of his father giving him Russell's book, highlighting the contrast between intellectual arguments and personal life.
Rabbi David Wolpe in the context of his father giving him Russell's book, highlighting the contrast between intellectual arguments and personal life.
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Mentioned as an autobiography by John Stuart Mill.
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Mentioned by Lamorna Ash , she has been reading it after listening to the LRB Close Reading podcast.
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Mentioned by Mark Whitaker as co-written with Alex Haley and widely considered one of the most important books of the last half century.
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Mentioned as the autobiography of Angela Davis, edited by Toni Morrison.
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