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P.T. 巴纳姆:奋斗与胜利·补录 8
P.T. 巴纳姆《奋斗与胜利》· Struggles and Triumphs · 领导
There is an almost universal, and not unworthy curiosity to learn the methods and measures, the ups and downs, the strifes and victories, the mental and moral _personnel_ of those who have taken an active and prominent part in human affairs. But an autobiography has attractions and merits superior to those of a “Life” written by another, who, however intimate with its subject, cannot know all that helps to give interest and accuracy to the narrative, or completeness to the character. The story from the actor’s own lips has always a charm it can never have when told by another.
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定位:Additional excerpt 8 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录
白话
巴纳姆说,人们几乎普遍地、而且合理地想知道那些活跃在公共事务中的人的方法、手段、起落、争斗和胜利,以及他们的心理和道德面貌。但自传比他人写的传记更有吸引力和价值,因为再亲近的传记作者也不可能知道所有让叙述有趣、准确、让性格完整的细节。当事人亲口讲的故事,永远有别人转述所没有的魅力。所以自传值得读,也值得写。
上下文
巴纳姆在自传序言中比较自传与他人作传的优劣,强调自传的独特价值。
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你更愿意读当事人亲笔写的自传,还是别人写的传记?为什么?
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