Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pathography

Noun
pæˈθɒɡrəfi
Definition
A literary or artistic work that depicts the life of a person, focusing particularly on their suffering and the emotional experiences associated with it.
Examples
  • The author wrote a pathography that detailed the hardships faced by the famous artist.
  • Her pathography revealed the deep personal struggles that shaped her work.
  • Many readers found the pathography to be both inspiring and heartbreaking.
Meaning
Pathography is a type of biography that highlights the difficult and often painful aspects of a person’s life, allowing readers to gain insight into their struggles and emotional challenges.
Synonyms
  • Biographical narrative
  • Life story
  • Memoir