Autobiography of Franklin

Author: Franklin
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The spirit of hard work he advocated has pointed a shortcut to success for countless young people aspiring to achieve their dreams! In the history of American culture, the publication of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin holds epoch-making significance. It was written in 1771 and completed in 1788, spanning 17 years in total. This biography can be said to have been published amidst the eager anticipation of readers. Upon its release, it was immediately translated into French and snapped up. Young people around the world hope to learn Franklin's secrets to success, and they regard this book as a "guide to life." Franklin wrote about the "American Dream," and the slogan "Go to America to get rich" became a highly influential one. This is precisely the dream of today's young Chinese. An old man, weathered by life, shares his experiences of success and failure in a casual, conversational manner. The entire autobiography is neither sensational nor arrogant; it sparkles with wisdom and philosophy amidst simple and humorous narration, with clear and concise language that makes readers feel close and easy to accept. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin pioneered the fine tradition of American biography literature, and from then on, the autobiography became a new literary genre.