Pulitzer Prize Biography Winner
Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed
by William Cabell Bruce
Summary
William Cabell Bruce builds a portrait of Benjamin Franklin largely from Franklin's own letters and writings, letting the founder speak for himself across two volumes. The book examines Franklin as printer, scientist, diplomat, and statesman while also showing his private habits, friendships, and wit. It stands out for its method of revealing a famous life through the subject's own words.
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Historical Context & Significance
William Cabell Bruce, a United States Senator from Maryland, won the Pulitzer for this two volume study.