In recent years, debates have arisen as to whether all biographies are fiction, especially when authors are writing about figures from the past. President of Wolfson College at Oxford University, Hermione Lee argues that all history is seen through a perspective that is the product of one's contemporary society and as a result, biographical truths are constantly shifting.
Recent debates have emerged regarding whether all biographies are fiction, particularly when authors write about historical figures. Hermione Lee, President of Wolfson College at Oxford University, argues that all history is shaped by the perspective of one's contemporary society and as a result, biographical truths are constantly evolving.