美国文学 富兰克林

His works
The Autobiography 《自传》 Poor Richard’s Almanack 《格言历书》
His newspaper and magazine
Pennsylvania Gazette 《宾夕法尼亚公报》 Philadelphia Gazette《费城公报》 General Magazine《大众杂志》---- the first
His contributions
• His Contributions to Society • His Contributions to Science • His Contributions to the U.S.
His famous words
• God helps them that help themselves. 自助者天助 • Little strokes fell great oaks. 小斧慢砍，巨树可断 • He that by the plow would thrive himself must either hold or drive. 利用好手中的犁 紧握它 用它耕种 你的生 活就会因你的劳动而变好
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Soldier Satirist Printer Diplomat Politician Statesman Scientist Political theorist A Fra Baidu bibliotekeading author
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There are a number of "firsts" . associated with The Autobiography
• It is considered the first popular selfhelp book ever published. • It was the first and only work written in American before the 19th century that has retained bestseller popularity since its release. • It was the first major secular American autobiography. • It is also the first real account of the American Dream in action as told from a man who experienced it firsthand.
colonial magazine later the Saturday Evening Post 《周六晚
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The Autobiography
Writing Style
• • • • Genuine Humanness Humor Terseness 简练 Plainness and Homeliness
His death
• Franklin died in Philadelphia in 1790, at the age of 84. He left ﹩5000 each to Boston and Philadelphia, to be used for public works.
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