Abstract
This essay discloses how autobiographies of conversion may use the resources of narrative form to construct myths of self which testify to the sincerity and significance of their conversion experiences. It identifies two strategies of form useful for these purposes and illustrates their operation in Charles W. Colson's spiritual autobiography, Born Again. The essay concludes that the rhetoric of form in conversion narratives elucidates both narrative and autobiographical theory by illustrating how form serves the demands of genre.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
