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Who fascinates you? We've selected some of the best online resources available to help you discover the best biographies. Look below for information on figures in the arts, business, law, science, and more!

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The Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner
Now a major motion picture, this autobiographical work tells of the true and heartwarming story of Chris Gardner, an unpaid intern who often found himself and his son struggling to make ends meet in San Francisco...More


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The First Novel
The world's first novel, The Tale of Genji, was written in Japan in 1007 by a woman named Murasaki Shikibu. Find out more!