1. The Autobiography: Battle Ground of the Self
With all of life's experiences to behold, I feel the autobiographer is seduced to relinquish his experience of suffering, above all else. ... Above all else, the autobiography is a means of self-discovery for both author and audience. ... Once the moment of self-discovery is reached, the author is able to turn all of his suffering into a moment of redemption. ... William Wordsworth's autobiography, The Prelude, is a poetic prayer to man and nature's divine essences. ... They are invaders of the intellect, seeking to extinguish all opinions that would fire the imagination. ...
- Word Count: 3189
- Approx Pages: 13
- Grade Level: High School