Memuarists
Memuarists are writers whose principal works are memoirs—narratives built from personal memory about a person’s life or a specific period within it. The term memuarist is a less common variant of memoirist, and in modern usage memoirist is the standard label for authors who tell their own stories in prose. Memuarists distinguish themselves by shaping memory into a narrative, often combining recollections with interpretation, context, and reflection.
Scope and approach: Memoirs may focus on childhood, migration, illness, political upheaval, or other defining episodes.
History and significance: The memoir as a literary form has deep historical roots and expanded in the
Notable examples: Notable memuarists include Maya Angelou, whose I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969) is