what does memoir mean in literature
Memoir, autobiography, biography. A memoir is a special kind of autobiography, usually involving a public portion of the authorâs life as it relates to a person, historic event, or thing. The text is about the personal knowledge and/or experiences of the author. In contrast, an autobiography covers the authorâs entire life to the present, and is expected to include details about his or her public and private life. A biography is someoneâs life story written by another person.