Stacy Schiff in conversation with Lisa Napoli at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (44)

0:04 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author's Creative Process chapter 3
0:04 Pulitzer Prize Winning Author's Creative Process
2:42 Book Jacket Design and Portrayal Challenges
4:31 Inspiration to Write a Biography of Saint-Exupéry
6:54 Researching and Interviewing Historical Figures chapter 2
6:54 Researching and Interviewing Historical Figures
10:17 Handwriting vs Typing Writing Methods
12:45 Research and Writing Process for Nonfiction Books chapter 2
12:45 Research and Writing Process for Nonfiction Books
14:37 The Biographer's Emotional Attachment to Subjects
16:58 Nabokov's Personal Assistant and Archivist chapter 2
16:58 Nabokov's Personal Assistant and Archivist
18:41 Writing a Biography of an Underdocumented Woman
21:23 Autobiography vs Memoir vs Biography chapter 4
21:23 Autobiography vs Memoir vs Biography
23:19 Challenges of Researching Historical Archives
24:48 The Art of Writing Biographies and Historical Analysis
26:46 Writing a Historical Biography of Cleopatra
28:36 Finding a Publisher and Writing Process chapter 3
28:36 Finding Publishers and the Publishing Process
30:13 The Salem Witch Trials and Prosecution
31:34 Adaptation of Historical Book into TV Series
33:08 The Significance of Thomas Bradle's Skeptical Stance chapter 3
33:08 The Life and Legacy of Samuel Adams
35:28 Historical Figure's Marginalization and Obscurity
36:56 Researching Historical Figures through Primary Documents
38:37 Challenges of Historical Research During Pandemic chapter 3
38:37 Challenges of Historical Research During Pandemic
40:36 Importance of History in Shaping Personal Lives
42:06 The Power of Resolute Behavior in History
44:32 Historical Parallels in Modern Politics and Society chapter 2
44:32 Historical Parallels in McCarthy and Salem Trials
46:37 Growing Up and Appreciation for History
48:59 Paul Revere's Ride and Historical Context chapter 2
48:59 Paul Revere's Ride and Historical Context
51:19 The Importance of Documentation in History
53:02 Samuel Adams and John Adams' Close Relationship chapter 3
53:02 Samuel Adams and John Adams' Close Relationship
54:34 Diverging Visions of American Politics and Governance
56:13 Discovering Primary Sources for Historical Research
58:07 Challenges of Historical Research and Archival Limitations chapter 3
58:07 Challenges of Historical Research and Archival Limitations
1:00:07 Tensions between Colonial Elite and British Authorities
1:01:45 Origins of the Unlikely Partnership between Hancock and Adams

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