autofiction

American

[aw-toh-fik-shuhn] / ˈɔ toʊˌfɪk ʃən /

noun

a genre of novel or short story whose narrator or protagonist is understood to be the author, and which explores the author’s real-life story using the techniques and devices of fiction.

Etymology

Origin of autofiction

First recorded in 1975–80; auto- ¹ ( def. ) + fiction ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Unlike much contemporary literary fiction, which weighs heavily toward interiority and autofiction, Shriver’s novels are both idea- and plot-driven.

From The Wall Street Journal

Allen told Perfect Magazine some of her songs had been written "in character", explaining that the lyrics "could be considered autofiction", a genre combining autobiography and fiction.

From BBC

Allen has suggested that some of the songs are written "in character", saying that the lyrics "could be considered autofiction" - a genre that combines autobiography and fiction.

From BBC

She similarly told Perfect Magazine that the work can be considered “autofiction” and that an “alter ego” is singing.

From Los Angeles Times

The musician has been careful to clarify that some of the songs are written "in character", saying that the lyrics "could be considered autofiction" - a genre that combines autobiography and fiction.

From BBC

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