''Protobiography'' is an
autobiographical
An autobiography, sometimes informally called an autobio, is a self-written account of one's own life, providing a personal narrative that reflects on the author's experiences, memories, and insights. This genre allows individuals to share thei ...
work by the Scottish writer
William Boyd William, Willie, Will or Bill Boyd may refer to:
Academics
* William Boyd (educator) (1874–1962), Scottish educator
* William Boyd (pathologist) (1885–1979), Scottish-Canadian professor and author
* William Alexander Jenyns Boyd (1842–1928), ...
that recalls his early childhood. It was published initially in 1998 by Bridgewater Press in a limited edition. A paperback edition was published in 2005 as part of a series of 70 books celebrating the 70th birthday of
Penguin Books
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.
The Penguin edition included an additional chapter, "The Hothouse", which was first published in Boyd's book ''
School Ties
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'' in 1985.
Design
The book's cover was designed by Gnikram Nevets. The art director was John Hamilton.
Contents
* "Preface"
* "Fly Away Home"
* "The Lion Griefs"
* "The Hothouse"
* "Memories of the Sausage Fly"
References
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1998 non-fiction books
British memoirs
Non-fiction books by William Boyd (writer)
Penguin Books books
1950s in Gold Coast (British colony)
1950s in Scotland