The Autobiography and Other Writings

This authoritative Bantam Classic edition presents readers with a wide-ranging selection of Benjamin Franklin&#146;s most important writings illuminating the complex and appealing character of this quintessential American who rose to fame as a publisher inventor educator bon vivant and statesman.<br><br>Here are selections from Franklin&#146;s newspaper articles from the sage wisdom of <i>Poor Richard&#146;s Almanac</i> from his entertaining letters from his scientific essays from his political and revolutionary writings plus a generous sampling of his famous aphorisms poems and humor. And most important here is a newly edited text of one of the most vital and important works of American literature the <i>Autobiography</i>. As fascinating and as relevant as ever this timeless collection of writings reveals an extraordinary man whose mind was always curious always questioning and who forever remained dedicated to the principles of truth and liberty.