Autobiography - Nature of Autobiography

Nature of Autobiography

Autobiographical works are by nature subjective. The inability—or unwillingness—of the author to accurately recall memories has in certain cases resulted in misleading or incorrect information. Some sociologists and psychologists have noted that autobiography offers the author the ability to recreate history.

Read more about this topic:  Autobiography

Famous quotes containing the words nature of and/or nature:

    “America is still mostly xenophobic and racist. That’s the nature of America, I think.”
    —Jerry Garcia (1942–1995)

    “Religion differs from magic in that it is not concerned with control or manipulation of the powers confronted. Rather it means submission to, trust in, and adoration of, what is apprehended as the divine nature of ultimate reality.”
    —Joachim Wach (1898–1955)