A Life in Biography
Carl RollysonTalks and interviews about the life of biography as experienced by a biographer over forty years and fourteen biographies, dealing with subjects ranging from Sylvia Plath to William Faulkner, Marilyn Monroe to Susan Sontag, and much more.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 221 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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You think you know the Plath story? Ah, but who gets to tell it, and why do they do so, and how does someone like Ted Hughes commandeer the narrative?
What happens when a writer is hired to do a biographical novel seeking to prove Shakespeare was not Shakespeare, and how years later, the project becomes two books of nonfiction and fiction
Marcia Biderman writes biography like a mystery story. There is much to learn from her.
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- How the art of biography reframes everything
I’ve always read biographies since i was a child but never understood until this podcast how each biography shifts the prism through which we understand history, psychology, and culture. Thanks to this podcast, I’ve not only read books I probably would otherwise have passed by, but am reading with a wider and deeper appreciation. Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5SheilaAstro
United States2 years ago - Outstanding Podcast!
Carl Rollyson's "A Life in Biography" dives into biography through interviews and discussions with top biograhers, writers, and historians from around the globe. Rollyson is the Dean of American Biography and guides the conversations with insight, wit, and excellent questions. This podcast is a master class in writing, research, publishing, and the life (and lives) of biography.
Apple Podcasts5Bob BatchelorUnited States3 years ago - Fascinating but needs technical work
I agree with previous reviews. Rollyson and his guests are fascinating but the sound quality is atrocious.
Apple Podcasts4Steve in MassUnited States3 years ago - Great but…
I could not agree more with the previous rating. Fantastic guests with a lot of expertise on the part of the interviewee and host. But the sound…! The interviewer sounds like he’s in a tin tunnel, causing huge swings in columns and clarity between guest and host. It’s disrespectful to the guest/s and to turn listener. Please! Fix the audio and this would be 5 stars.
Apple Podcasts4Nutly19United States4 years ago - Sound quality is distracting
Interviews are top-notch, but the sound quality (or lack thereof) is distracting. Invest in a $70 Samson mike. You will still maintain that great interview style without the distraction of poor sound quality. EDIT: upgraded to 5 stars. Improvement in sound quality noted and appreciated.
Apple Podcasts5eclectic7United States5 years ago
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