The Portable Benjamin Franklin Paperback - 2006
by Benjamin Franklin; Introduction by Larzer Ziff
A generous selection of writings that brings to life the attractive, complex, and guileful genius of the most celebrated American of his age
It takes a very inclusive anthology to encompass the protean personality and range of interests of Benjamin Franklin, but The Portable Benjamin Franklin succeeds as no collection has. In addition to the complete Autobiography, the volume contains about 100 of Franklin's major writings essays, journalism, letters, political tracts, scientific observations, proposals for the improvement of civic and personal life, literary bagatelles, and private musings. The selections are reprinted in their entirety and organized chronologically within six sections that represent the full range of Franklin's temperament. The result is a zestful read for Franklin scholars and anyone wanting to know and enjoy this American icon.
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It takes a very inclusive anthology to encompass the protean personality and range of interests of Benjamin Franklin, but The Portable Benjamin Franklin succeeds as no collection has. In addition to the complete Autobiography, the volume contains about 100 of Franklin’s major writings—essays, journalism, letters, political tracts, scientific observations, proposals for the improvement of civic and personal life, literary bagatelles, and private musings. The selections are reprinted in their entirety and organized chronologically within six sections that represent the full range of Franklin’s temperament. The result is a zestful read for Franklin scholars and anyone wanting to know and enjoy this American icon.
- First time in Penguin Classics
- Published to coincide with the 300th anniversary of Franklin's birthday
- The only anthology of its kind to present essays and letters of Franklin's in their entirety
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- Title The Portable Benjamin Franklin
- Author Benjamin Franklin; Introduction by Larzer Ziff
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 576
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
- Date 2006-01-03
- ISBN 9780143039549 / 0143039547
- Weight 0.89 lbs (0.40 kg)
- Dimensions 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.03 in (19.81 x 12.95 x 2.62 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 18th Century
- Chronological Period: Modern
- Library of Congress subjects United States - Politics and government -, United States - Politics and government -
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005053178
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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