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Autobiography
by Charles DarwinAggregate Editorial Score43/100
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Notable Work
Published 1957English
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Autobiography by Charles Darwin is a landmark work of biography & memoir, first published in 1957. Autobiography by Charles Darwin (1957) is a notable work of biography memoir.
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✍️ Biography & Memoir
True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.
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Charles Darwin published Autobiography in 1957, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of biography & memoir from International. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed Autobiography among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 43/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
The appeal of Autobiography lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page.
Autobiography reflects Charles Darwin's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with International's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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17.2
Charles Darwin is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of science nature.
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