Elämäkertakirjallisuus
Elämäkertakirjallisuus, known in English as biographical literature, is a genre of writing that recounts the life story of an individual. This form of literature aims to present a factual and often comprehensive account of a person's experiences, achievements, and significant events throughout their existence. Biographies can cover a wide range of subjects, from historical figures and public personalities to ordinary individuals whose lives possess a unique or compelling narrative.
The primary purpose of elämäkertakirjallisuus is to inform and often to inspire readers by providing insight
Variations within this genre include autobiographies, where the subject writes their own life story, and memoirs,