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The Sarashina Nikki is an example of an early Japanese memoir, written in the Heian period. A genre of book writing, Nikki Bungaku, emerged during this time. Themes of court life, introspection, and emotional expressiveness were frequently explored in Japanese memoirs; Sarashina Nikki is among the most well-known examples.
Books that are memoirs. As a literary genre, a memoir forms a subclass of autobiography – although the terms 'memoir' and 'autobiography' are today almost interchangeable. The author of a memoir may be referred to as a memoirist. Some memoirs may be less structured and less encompassing than formal autobiographical works.
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius is a memoir by American author Dave Eggers.Published in 2000, the book chronicles Eggers' experiences following the sudden death of both his parents and his subsequent responsibility for raising his younger brother, Christopher "Toph" Eggers.
Some celebrity memoirs are tell-alls filled with juicy gossip. Others are laugh-out-loud misadventures. And still others are life-changing books filled with success stories about overcoming ...
These true-life accounts and biographies have everything you want in a good book. From propulsive plots and hard insights, to love, grief, and self-discovery. 7 Powerful Memoirs to Read This Summer
Fill your reading list with books from Lana Wood, Carrie Fisher, Danny Trejo, Michael J. Fox, Sharon Stone, and more stars revealing both juicy celebrity gossip and vulnerable personal truths.
The selection includes novels, memoirs, history books, and other nonfiction works from various genres, representing well-known and emerging authors. [1] The following are a few of the individuals who contributed to the list. Authors (fiction)
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