My Autobiography

F. Max Müller's My Autobiography is an account of his life from his childhood in Germany to his career as a prominent philologist and scholar in England. Müller was born in 1823 and showed a passion for languages at an early age. He studied at the University of Berlin and later moved to England where he became a professor of comparative philology at the University of Oxford. Müller's autobiography is not only a personal account of his life but also a reflection on the development of philology and the study of languages in the 19th century. He discusses his travels and experiences in India where he became interested in Sanskrit and the Hindu religion as well as his involvement in the translation of sacred texts such as the Rigveda. Throughout the book Müller emphasizes the importance of the study of language and its connection to culture and history. He also expresses his belief in the unity of all religions and the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures. Overall My Autobiography provides insight into the life and work of one of the most influential scholars of the 19th century as well as the development of the study of languages and philology during that time.