My Autobiography

Name: My Autobiography
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141011479
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By Charles Chaplin

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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My Autobiography by Charles Chaplin offers a captivating insight into the life of the iconic filmmaker and actor known for his role as the Little Tramp. Through his narrative, Chaplin reflects on his impoverished childhood in London, his meteoric rise to stardom in silent films, and his experiences in Hollywood. The memoir provides a personal perspective on his artistic achievements, relationships, and the broader historical context of his life, all without giving away specific plot details.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the Golden Age of Hollywood and want an inside look into the life of one of its most iconic figures. It offers a heartfelt and candid account of the author's journey from a poverty-stricken childhood to worldwide fame, filled with humour, insights, and reflections on his creative process and legendary career.

My Autobiography

Born into a theatrical family, Chaplin's father died of drink while his mother, unable to bear the poverty, suffered from bouts of insanity, Chaplin embarked on a film-making career which won him immeasurable success, as well as intense controversy. This autobiography constructs the poor London childhood and his prodigious life in the movies.

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Born into a theatrical family, Charlie Chaplin's father died of drink while his mother, unable to bear the poverty, suffered from bouts of insanity. All this did not hinder Chaplin from embarking on a filmmaking career which won him immeasurable success, as well as intense controversy.

This biography, first published in 1964, was written almost entirely from memory by the 75-year-old star. It is a vivid reconstruction of a poor London childhood, the music hall and then his prodigious life in the movies.

My Autobiography offers an intimate insight into Chaplin's life and his journey to becoming one of the most iconic figures in cinema history.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141011479

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by David Robinson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 374g

Pages: 512

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Charles Chaplin Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

CHARLES CHAPLIN 1889-1977 was one of the greatest of all filmmakers and comedians. DAVID ROBINSON is the author of CHAPLIN- HIS LIFE AND ART (also published by Penguin)