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Memoir
As a literary genre, a memoir (from the French: mémoire from the Latin memoria, meaning "memory", or a reminiscence), forms a subclass of autobiography – although the terms 'memoir' and 'autobiography' are almost interchangeable in modern parlance. Memoir is autobiographical writing, but not all autobiographical writing follows the criteria for memoir.
Memoirs are structured differently from formal autobiographies which tend to encompass the writer's entire life span, focusing on the development of his/her personality. The chronological scope of memoir is determined by the work's context and is ...more
Memoirs are structured differently from formal autobiographies which tend to encompass the writer's entire life span, focusing on the development of his/her personality. The chronological scope of memoir is determined by the work's context and is ...more
Tales from the Ant World
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“The world-renowned ant expert cleans out his desk, which―no surprise―contains many gems.... Pulitzer Prize–winning author and naturalist Wilson’s wri
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American Cheese: An Indulgent Odyssey Through the Artisan Cheese World
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The Pale-Faced Lie
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David Crow presents a searing account of his experience growing up on the Navajo Indian ...more
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