After Ancient Biography

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Focusing on the intersection of ancient biography and its enduring influence, this work explores how classical texts shaped thoughts during the French Revolution and beyond. It analyzes responses from modern critics and traces the legacy of ancient biography in contemporary art and film. The book poses critical questions about the evolution of life-writing, examining the challenges and methods of modern biographers compared to their ancient counterparts, while probing the nature of truth in biographical narratives.