My Autobiography: A Fragment

"My Autobiography: A Fragment" by F. Max Müller is a reflective memoir that recounts the author's life as a 19th-century scholar, focusing on his studies of language, myths, and faith. Müller shares his reasons for writing about his life, aiming to encourage young scholars by showing how someone from a modest background can still achieve success. He looks back on his early years in Dessau, noting how his father's work as a writer and his early schooling shaped him. The author combines personal stories with deep thoughts, hinting at his upcoming studies in language and its link to thinking, while recognizing the impact of relationships and society.