伝記便覧：５００人以上の人物についてのノン・フィクション、伝記小説、伝記映画ガイド The Biography Book : A Reader's Guide to Nonfiction, Fictional, and Film Biographies of More than 500 of the Most Fascinating Individuals of all Time

Burt, Daniel S.

Greenwood Press（2001/02発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 640 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781573562560
• DDC分類 016.92

基本説明

Biography continues to be a popular genre. This work describes and evaluates more than 10,000 biographies, biographical fiction, biographies for young readers, and biographical documentaries and motion pictures for 500 historical figures.

Full Description

From Marilyn to Mussolini, people captivate people. A&E's Biography, best-selling autobiographies, and biographical novels testify to the popularity of the genre. But where does one begin? Collected here are descriptions and evaluations of over 10,000 biographical works, including books of fact and fiction, biographies for young readers, and documentaries and movies, all based on the lives of over 500 historical figures from scientists and writers, to political and military leaders, to artists and musicians.

Each entry includes a brief profile, autobiographical and primary sources, and recommended works. Short reviews describe the pertinent biographical works and offer insight into the qualities and special features of each title, helping readers to find the best biographical material available on hundreds of fascinating individuals.

Contents

Introduction Author Index Title Index Occupation Index Nataionality Index Time and Place Index Subject Index