{"product_id":"a-benjamin-franklin-reader-9780743273985","title":"A Benjamin Franklin Reader","description":"\u003cb\u003eA selection of Benjamin Franklin's writings, with an introduction and commentary by renowned author Walter Isaacson.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSelected and annotated by the author of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eBenjamin Franklin: An American Life\u003c\/i\u003e, this collection of Franklin's writings shows why he was the bestselling author of his day and remains America's favorite founder and wit. Includes an introductory essay exploring Franklin's life and impact as a writer, and each piece is accompanied by a preface and notes that provide background, context, and analysis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalter Isaacson is the bestselling author of biographies of Jennifer Doudna, Leonardo da Vinci, Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, and Albert Einstein. He is a professor of history at Tulane and was CEO of the Aspen Institute, chair of CNN, and editor of \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e. He was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2023. Visit him at Isaacson.Tulane.edu.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514368037138,"sku":"9780743273985","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7f6a84a7-369d-4ddf-aed4-67774312428b.jpg?v=1730980908","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-benjamin-franklin-reader-9780743273985","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}