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Memories of a Catholic Girlhood - by Mary McCarthy (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Memories of a Catholic Girlhood - by Mary McCarthy (Paperback)

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  • This unique autobiography begins with McCarthy's recollections of an indulgent, idyllic childhood tragically altered by the death of her parents in the influenza epidemic of 1918.
  • Author(s): Mary McCarthy
  • 264 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Literary Figures

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This unique autobiography begins with McCarthy's recollections of an indulgent, idyllic childhood tragically altered by the death of her parents in the influenza epidemic of 1918. Tempering the need to fictionalize for the sake of a good story with the need for honesty, she creates interchapters that tell the reader what she has inferred or invented. Photographs.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 264
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Literary Figures
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Format: Paperback
Author: Mary McCarthy
Language: English
Street Date: March 1, 1972
TCIN: 77014401
UPC: 9780156586504
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-1526
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds
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Q: What significant historical event impacted the author's life?

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  • A: The author's life was significantly impacted by the 1918 influenza epidemic, leading to the death of her parents.

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Q: How many pages are in this autobiography?

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  • A: The autobiography contains a total of 264 pages.

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Q: What type of book is this classified as?

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  • A: This book is classified under Biography and Autobiography, specifically focusing on Literary Figures.

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Q: What is the main theme of the autobiography?

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  • A: The main theme revolves around the author's idyllic childhood disrupted by her parents' tragic deaths during an epidemic.

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