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60 pages 2 hours read

Jonathan Eig

King: A Life

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2023

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Essay Topics

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Why does Eig believe that a new biography of one of the most studied figures in American history is necessary? What is missing after all this time and work?

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How did King’s family background and early childhood help set the stage for the concerns that would dominate his adult life?

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What role did Coretta play in King’s career? How does their marriage speak to his public persona and private character?

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