Exploring Literary Genres: Biography & Memoir

Описание: This readers' advisory (RA) video guide covers the biography and memoir genres, and touches on commonalities, various sub-genres, tone, style, pacing, various other appeal factors, and a plethora of suggested examples. From the Latin bios (life) and graphia (to write), biography and memoir are the most popular forms of non-fiction. Books about "life stories" offer multiple perspectives, context for cultural touchstones, and hold appeal for a broad spectrum of readers due to the variety of reading choices!

00:00 - Introduction
01:55 - Origins / history
03:16 - Qualities of non-fiction, "crafted truths", and inherent trust
05:25 - Overview: biography vs. autobiography vs. memoir
06:23 - What is a biography? Appeal, characteristics, reasons to read, and sub-genres
11:09 - What is a memoir? Appeal, characteristics, reasons to read, and sub-genres
18:09 - Genre challenges: selective truths, mature content, breadth
20:12 - RA Tips! Promoting biography and memoir, award-giving bodies
21:29 - Points to ponder

SELECTED RESOURCES
Book Launchers. (2022, May 24). What’s the difference between memoir, biography, and autobiography?    • What's the difference between memoir, biog...  
Carr, D. (2004). Many kinds of crafted truths: An introduction to nonfiction. In R. Burgin (ed.) Nonfiction readers’ advisory (1st ed., pp. 47-65)
Cords, S. S. (2006). The real story: A guide to nonfiction reading interests. (R. Burgin, Ed)

VIDEO CLIPS:
20th Century Studios
Black Bear Pictures
Book Launchers
Celluloid Dreams/CNC
Paramount
Searchlight

BOOK COVERS:
Amazon.ca
Barnes & Noble
Rakuten Kobo