A Point of Biography

Name: A Point of Biography
Author: Alice Meynell

"A Point of Biography" is a collection of essays and reflections on the nature of biography and its role in understanding the lives of individuals. Meynell, a renowned literary critic and essayist, explores the ways in which biography can be both a means of preserving historical records and a form of creative expression. Through her analysis of various biographical works, Meynell delves into the complexities of human experience and the challenges of capturing the essence of a person's life on paper. Ultimately, she argues that biography is not simply a matter of factual recording, but rather an art form that requires skillful crafting and interpretation.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Biography, Non-fiction, Literature · 1,569 words

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There is hardly a writer now -- of the third class probably not one -- who has not something sharp and sad to say about the cruelty of Nature; not one who is able to attempt May in the woods without a modern reference to the manifold death and destruction with which the air, the branches, the mosses are said to be full.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Biography, Non-fiction, Literature
Length: 1,569 words
Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Biography — The title directly indicates that it is a biography.
Non-fiction — Biographical works are often categorized as non-fiction.
Literature — Alice Meynell is known for her literary contributions and a biography may contain elements of literary writing.