The autobiography of Lincoln Steffens
Steffens, Lincoln • 1958 • Harcourt, Brace & World
- Author
- Steffens, Lincoln
- First published
- 1958
- Publisher
- Harcourt, Brace & World
- Genres
- Biography
- Subjects
- Journalists · Biography
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The Autobiography of Lincoln Steffens was first published in 1931, chronicling the life of the influential muckraking journalist who famously exposed municipal corruption in the early 20th century. By the time this 1958 edition from Harcourt, Brace & World was released, the book had long been established as a cornerstone of American investigative journalism and a vital primary source for understanding the social and political landscape of the Progressive Era.
Steffens wrote the autobiography to reflect on his career as a reporter for McClure's Magazine and his role in the 'muckraking' movement. He utilized a candid, introspective style that departed from standard biographical conventions of the time, focusing on his personal journey toward radicalization and his observations of power structures. The 1958 re-release served to maintain the accessibility of his insights for a new generation of readers and academics interested in the history of American journalism.
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