Humphrey Carpenter
Humphrey Carpenter was a British biographer and author, known for his insightful literary biographies, particularly of J.R.R. Tolkien and W.H. Auden. His works often explored the complexities of the lives and creative processes of his subjects, blending personal anecdotes with broader historical context. Carpenter's perspective on autobiography as a potentially 'respectable form of lying' highlights the tension between subjective narratives and objective historical facts, a theme that resonates in discussions about the reliability of personal accounts in shaping public memory.
Born on Mar 30, 1946 (79 years old)
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Humphrey Carpenter is quoted in the article regarding the nature of autobiography as a form of narrative.
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