An autobiography: Book Guide, Author and Facts
An autobiography by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Gandhi's non-violent struggles against racism, violence, and colonialism in South Africa and India had brought him to such a level of notoriety, adulation that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career, he took it as an opportunity to explain himself. He feared the enthusiasm for his ideas tended to exceed a deeper understanding of his quest for truth rooted in devotion to God. His attempts to get closer to this divine power led him to seek purity through simple living, dietary practices, celibacy, and a life without violence. This is not a straightforward narrative biography, in The Story of My Experiments with Truth, Gandhi offers his life story as a reference for those who would follow in his footsteps.
Quick facts about An autobiography
- Title: An autobiography
- Author: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- First published: 1927
- Genre: biography & autobiography, nonfiction, biography
- OpenLibrary ID: OL298031W
Where to read An autobiography
An autobiography by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is An autobiography about?
Gandhi's non-violent struggles against racism, violence, and colonialism in South Africa and India had brought him to such a level of notoriety, adulation that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career, he took it as an opportunity to explain himself.
Who wrote An autobiography?
An autobiography was written by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
When was An autobiography published?
An autobiography was first published in 1927.
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