The Works of Helen Keller

by Helen Keller

Overview

THE WORKS OF HELLEN KELLER include five writings by American deafblind author, lecturer, and suffragist Helen Keller, including her highly moving autobiographies THE STORY OF MY LIFE and THE WORLD I LIVE IN. This collection also includes a selection of other works by Keller, including OPTIMISM: AN ESSAY, a speech opposing war (A STRIKE AGAINST WAR) and one of her most moving poems (THE SONG OF THE STONE WALL)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016678795
Publisher:	Civitas Media LLC
Publication date:	06/05/2013
Series:	Civitas Library Classics , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Helen Keller�s (1880-1968) early and most influential autobiography, THE STORY OF MY LIFE, was first published when Keller was only 23, but it proved to a seminal work and powerful advocacy piece for those with disabilities. The story follows Keller�s loss of sight and hearing at just 19 months, probably from meningitis or scarlet fever. While Keller could communicate through improvised signs with members of her household, it was the arrival of teacher Anne Sullivan which transformed Keller�s life. Sullivan taught Keller to sign by spelling words into her hand, opening up the world to the highly intelligent Keller. Sullivan became a lifelong friend and mentor prior to her death in 1936. Keller passed away in 1968 after spending a lifetime as a public speaker, advocate for the disabled, and gifted writer.