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Thomas Mallon's book offers a comprehensive examination of diary writing as both an art form and historical source. Drawing on a wide range of personal journals, it illuminates how these intimate records provide unique perspectives on individual lives and broader cultural trends. Readers gain practical guidance for studying and compiling great diaries, as well as insight into the private spheres of both well-known and obscure personalities.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Thomas Mallon
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