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