biography
Sign in to savethumb|upright=1.2|Third volume of a 1727 edition of Plutarch's [[Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans printed by Jacob Tonson]] A biography, or simply bio, is a detailed description of a person's life. It involves more than just basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death; it portrays a person's experience of these life events. Unlike a profile or curriculum vitae (résumé), a biography presents a subject's life story, highlighting various aspects of their life, including intimate details of experience, and may include an analysis of the subject's personality.
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A biography is a detailed account of a person's life that goes beyond basic facts to capture their actual experiences and personality. It differs from simpler forms like résumés or profiles by offering a fuller picture of who someone was, including intimate details and analysis of their character.
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13 sectionsContents
- History
- Historical biography<!--'Historical biography' redirects here-->
- Emergence of the genre
- Modern biography
- Recent years
- Biographical research
- Critical issues
- Book awards
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|upright=1.2|Third volume of a 1727 edition of Plutarch's [[Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans printed by Jacob Tonson]]
A biography, or simply bio, is a detailed description of a person's life. It involves more than just basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death; it portrays a person's experience of these life events. Unlike a profile or curriculum vitae (résumé), a biography presents a subject's life story, highlighting various aspects of their life, including intimate details of experience, and may include an analysis of the subject's personality.