The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin has become one of the most famous and influential examples of an autobiography ever written. Benjamin Franklin according to history was the first real self made man, and in this book, he gave us a detailed account of his life and how he constantly ensured he fulfilled the maximum of his potential and in the process, work towards attaining moral perfection.

The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the different periods at which he wrote them. There are actual breaks in the narrative between the first three parts, but part Three’s narrative continues into Part Four without an authorial break.