autobiography in literature

"[Cartoonist Tom] Hart examines what makes a graphic memoir great, and shows you how to do it. With two dozen professional examples and a deep-dive into his own story, Hart encourages readers to hone their signature style in the best way to represent their journeys on the page"--Provided by publisher.

The author presents a collection of essays that examines the works of six poets including Robert Lowell, Elizabeth Bishop, John Berryman, Randall Jarrell, Delmore Schwartz, and Sylvia Plath, and discusses the major themes and techniques of each poet's work.

Presents a meditation on the life and work of the iconic literary figure, analyzing fifteen of his best-known novels to illustrate Vonnegut's engagement with the "American Dream" in its various incarnations as well as his outrage at the ethos of "survival of the fittest" mentalities.

A study of Virgina Woolf's works and her writing process. Examines the contradictions in her life and work such as her critique of marriage and her devotion to her husband. Draws on Woolf's own commentary on the creative process.

Explores how poems have been used as autobiographies throughout time.