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Benjamin Franklin: Autobiography, Poor Richard, and Later Writings (Library of America) Hardcover – October 6, 2005
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This Library of America collection of Franklin’s works begins with letters sent from London (1757–1775) describing the events and diplomacy preceding the Revolutionary War. The volume also contains political satires, bagatelles, pamphlets, and letters written in Paris (1776–1785), where he represented the revolutionary United States at the court of Louis XVI, as well as his speeches given in the Constitutional Convention and other works written in Philadelphia (1785–1790), including his last published article, a searing satire against slavery.
Also included are the delightfully shrewd prefaces to Poor Richard’s Almanack (1733–1758) and their worldly, pungent maxims that have entered our American culture. Finally, the classic Autobiography, Franklin’s last word on his greatest literary creation—his own invented personality—is presented here in a new edition, completely faithful to Franklin’s manuscript.
A companion volume includes the complete “Silence Dogood” series, “Busy-Body” essays, and a generous selection of his early writings, including letters to the press, satires, and pamphlets.
LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.
- Print length816 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherLibrary of America
- Publication dateOctober 6, 2005
- Dimensions5.12 x 1.29 x 8.13 inches
- ISBN-101883011531
- ISBN-13978-1883011536
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- Publisher : Library of America; Fifth Printing edition (October 6, 2005)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 816 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1883011531
- ISBN-13 : 978-1883011536
- Item Weight : 1.55 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.12 x 1.29 x 8.13 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #610,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #549 in American Revolution Biographies (Books)
- #845 in American Fiction Anthologies
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Customers find the book a classic and valuable addition to their collection. They appreciate the writing style as wise, humorous, and insightful, with an entertaining tone that complements Franklin's autobiography.
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Customers find the book engaging and a valuable addition to their collections. They say it's a classic that should be required reading in junior high schools and a wonderful read for American history buffs. The book fills in details about Franklin's life and is a valuable companion to his autobiography.
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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book. They find it entertaining and insightful, with a down-to-earth tone compared to other founders. The book fills in details about the great man's life, quirks, insights, and peccadillos.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024A book of the thoughts of the brilliant mind of Benjamin Franklin.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2011The Library of America edition of B.Frank's autobiography, almanac, and later writings physically outclasses all the other books I own.
The pages are so smooth and thin without feeling cheap-- they feel precise or fine, like an aluminum mac computer as opposed to a squeaky plastic model from a competitor.
The hard covers are some sort of fine cloth, which has the perfect texture to interest my fingers and hands while I'm holding it. I believe I prefer it to leather.
It really makes me feel like I'm holding the amazing product of the amazing brain that produced it. But am I indulging my senses in senseless luxury, or enjoying the wholesome stimulation of a well made object? Yeah, I'm not quite as smart as mr Franklin was... when I bought this book I def. couldn't afford it, and would have done well to keep reading what he wrote for free on [...]
- Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019He has a down to earth & humorous style compared to other founders. I learned a lot about the time period.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016Who but Ben would try to teach a friend how to swim in a letter!? And his sketches relative to the blessing of where the human elbow bends. Ahhh, how could anyone not love this man, Mrs. Adams?
- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018it came on time and i really like it thank you
- Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018This is a valuable companion to Franklin's Autobiography—filling in details of the great man's life, quirks, insights and peccadillos. Enjoyable from start to finish
- Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2018What can me say.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2012I have all of these writings in various volumes,but I like having them all in one. Makes for a good gift to someone to whom you are introducing Franklin