Biography (from the Greek words bios meaning life, and graphein meaning write) is a genre of literature and other forms of media like film, based on the written accounts of individual lives. While a biography may focus on a subject of fiction or non-fiction, the term is usually in reference to non-fiction. As opposed to a profile or curriculum vitae, a biography develops complex insight and highlights different textures of personality including intimate details of experiences. A biography is more than a list of impersonal facts like birth, education, work, relationships and death. It also delves into the emotions of experiencing such events.
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Amazing Women - Devoted to examining the brilliance, talent, and passion of some women writers, artists, and performers: George Sand, Djuna Barnes, Frida Kahlo, Tori Amos, and Natalie Portman.
Meta Description: [ A site dedicated to some amazing women: George Sand, Djuna Barnes, Frida Kahlo, Tori Amos, Natalie Portman, Drew Barrymore, Jodie Foster, Madonna, and Olga Kern. ]
Elizabeth Anne VanderPutten - Biography of Elizabeth Anne VanderPutten, with family history and remembrances.
Meta Description: [ This biographical site presents images and vignettes from the life of Elizabeth Anne VanderPutten with family history, pictures and documents dating back to the 17th century ]
Gráinne Ní Mháille - The pirate queen of Connaught, a woman who stood against England and Queen Elizabeth.
Meta Description: [ grainne ni mahille, a woman who stood against England and Queen Elizabeth, pirate, adventrues, leader, warrior, Irish Wolfhound breed history, information, pictures, contacting IW clubs, reading list, IW sites, canine medical, herbal and homeopathic recipes, breed articles on type, lure coursing ... ]
Helen Keller - Biography and Links - From About.com. Has links, history, and recommended reading.
Meta Description: [ Helen Keller was a remarkable deafblind woman whose appeal endures. ]
Helen Keller Collection - Large collection of material on and about the life of Helen, including photographs and writings.
Meta Description: [ American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), a U.S. nonprofit organization enabling blind or visually impaired people to achieve equality and access. Provides information and referrals about living with visual impairment. Helen Keller devoted over 40 years of her life to AFB. ]
Helen Keller: A Life - First chapter of the most recent biography of Helen Keller.
Meta Description: [ An excerpt from Helen Keller: A Life by Dorothy Herrmann. Also available on website: online catalogs, secure online ordering, excerpts from new books. Sign up for email notification of new releases in your field. ]
Matilda Joslyn Gage - Gage was a 19th century feminist theorist and activist, author, historian of women, abolitionist, and lecturer. Site includes information on her life and times, speeches, excerpts from her writings, biographies of her contemporaries.
Melisende's Women of History - Biographies of some of the fascinating women who have graced the pages of history.
Sarah Hillhouse - This is an authentic and remarkable story about Sarah Hillhouse, the first woman editor of a newspaper in Georgia.
Meta Description: [ Learn about the author of the book Printer Lady and/or purchase the book ]
The Miracle Worker - Information and resources for the study of The Miracle Worker and Helen Keller. Includes history, study guides, pictures, etc.
Women's Biographies - Distinguished women of past and present.
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