Benjamin Franklin by D.H. Lawrence
Benjamin Franklin, by D.H. Lawrence: Franklin's life and legacy are explored in this book through the lens of his complex and multifaceted personality. Lawrence delves into Franklin's early years, his rise to prominence as a statesman and scientist, and his later years, during which he became increasingly isolated and introspective. The book offers a nuanced and thought-provoking portrait of one of America's most important historical figures.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1923 · Genre: Biography, History, Non-fiction · 5,342 words
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The Perfectibility of Man! Ah heaven, what a dreary theme! The perfectibility of the Ford car! The perfectibility of which man? I am many men. Which of them are you going to perfect? I am not a mechanical contrivance.
Education! Which of the various me's do you propose to educate, and which do you propose to suppress?
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Non-fiction
- Length: 5,342 words
- Structure: 1 section, 157 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book is a close chronological account of the life of Benjamin Franklin, making it a biography.
- History — It provides insights into the historical periods, specifically during the life of Benjamin Franklin, an important figure in American history.
- Non-fiction — All the events and details in the book are real and based on actual events and people.
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biography · historical · philosophy · American history · enlightenment · politics · science · innovation · self-improvement · entrepreneurship · civic responsibility · education