Literature Appreciation: How To Read Biographies (1965)

The film “Literature Appreciation: How To Read Biographies” explores the significance of autobiographies and biographies throughout history. It highlights early examples, such as the inscriptions of Xerxes and Plutarch’s “Parallel Lives,” which compare Greek and Roman figures. The film discusses notable biographies, including James Boswell’s “The Life of Samuel Johnson,” Benjamin Franklin’s “The Autobiography,” and George Washington’s life as depicted by various authors. It emphasizes the role of biographies in understanding historical figures, their philosophies, and personal struggles, exemplified by works on Henry David Thoreau, Abraham Lincoln, Michelangelo, and modern figures like George Papash and Babe Ruth. Overall, it illustrates how reading biographies can provide insights into human experiences and inspire personal reflection.

Keywords
biographies, autobiographies, Plutarch, Samuel Johnson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Henry David Thoreau, Abraham Lincoln, Michelangelo, George Papash, Babe Ruth, literature, personal reflection

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