ARTISTIC AND COMPOSITIONAL FEATURES OF AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL WORKS

Abstract

Abstract. This article explores the concept of autobiography, highlighting the author as the central figure in their autobiographical works. It discusses how authors often portray themselves as the main character, using personal experiences and emotional events to create a dramatic narrative that resonates with readers. The article examines the evolution of autobiographical writing, tracing its origins from St. Augustine’s Confessions to more modern examples, and outlines key methodologies for analyzing autobiographies, including qualitative content analysis and comparative literary analysis.