UNIT I : AUTOBIOGRAPHY
(BACKGROUND STUDY)
1. Definition of Autobiography.........................................11
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Meaning of Autobiography
1.3 Etymology of the Word “Autobiography”
1.4 General Definition of Autobiography
1.5 Autobiography as Retrospective Writing
1.6 Philippe Lejeune’s Definition of Autobiography
1.7 The Autobiographical Pact
1.8 Autobiography and Truth
1.9 Autobiography as Self-Expression
1.10 Autobiography as Self-Discovery
1.11 Autobiography as Life Writing
1.12 What an Autobiography Normally Contains
1.13 The Writer as Subject and Narrator
1.14 A Working Definition for Students
1.15 Autobiography Is More Than a Record of Events
1.16 Playing It My Way as an Example of Autobiographical Writing
Conclusion

2. Characteristics of Autobiography.............................23
2.1 Introduction
2.2 First-Person Narration
2.3 Identity of the Author, Narrator and Protagonist
2.4 Basis in Real Life and Personal Experience
2.5 Retrospective Nature of Autobiography
2.6 Memory and Recollection
2.7 Selective Presentation of Life
2.8 Chronological and Thematic Organization
2.9 Development of Personality
2.10 Self-Reflection and Self-Analysis
2.11 Truth, Sincerity and Authenticity
2.12 Subjectivity and Objectivity
2.13 Self-Revelation and Confessional Element
2.14 Personal Voice and Individual Style
2.15 Use of Literary Techniques
2.16 Social, Cultural and Historical Background
2.17 Importance of Other People in the Life Narrative
2.18 Personal Experience and Universal Human Values
2.19 Limitations and Possible Bias in Autobiography
Conclusion

3. Elements of Autobiography...................................45
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Self or Autobiographical Subject
3.3 Personal Experiences
3.4 Memory and Recollection
3.5 Narrative Voice
3.6 Time and Chronology
3.7 Plot of Real Life
3.8 Characters
3.9 Setting
3.10 Conflict and Struggle
3.11 Turning Points
3.12 Theme and Purpose
3.13 Point of View
3.14 Language and Style
3.15 Tone
3.16 Symbolism
3.17 Reflection and Self-Analysis
3.18 Social, Cultural and Historical Context
3.19 Relationship among the Elements of Autobiography
Conclusion

4 Types of Autobiography...............................................66
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Personal Autobiography
4.3 Spiritual Autobiography
4.4 Political Autobiography
4.5 Literary Autobiography
4.6 Sports Autobiography
4.7 Professional Autobiography
4.8 Travel Autobiography
4.9 Digital Autobiography
4.10 Contemporary Trends in Autobiographical Writing
4.11 Importance of Studying Different Types of Autobiography
Conclusion

5 Difference Between Autobiography and Biography........76
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Meaning of Autobiography
5.3 Meaning of Biography
5.4 Difference in Authorship
5.5 Difference in Narrator and Subject
5.6 Difference in Point of View
5.7 Difference in Source of Information
5.8 Difference in Personal Experience and Research
5.9 Difference in Memory
5.10 Difference in Objectivity and Subjectivity
5.11 Difference in Treatment of Thoughts and Emotions
5.12 Difference in Purpose
5.13 Difference in Selection and Presentation of Events
5.14 Difference in Relationship with the Reader
5.15 Difference in Historical and Social Perspective
5.16 Similarities between Autobiography and Biography
5.17 Importance of Understanding the Difference
Conclusion

UNIT II: AUTOBIOGRAPHY
(LITERARY STUDY)
6. Sachin Tendulkar: Playing It My Way .......................89
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Sachin Tendulkar: Life and Career
6.3 Background of Playing It My Way
6.4 Early Interest and Training in Cricket
6.5 Historical and Cultural Context
6.6 Major Themes.
6.7 Publication and Reception
6.8 Reader Response
6.9 Literary Importance,
6.10 Autobiography as an Important Form
6. 11 Structure of the Autobiography and Major Episodes
6.12 Remarkable Journey: Playing It My Way
6.13 Major Episodes in the Autobiography
6.14 Literary Significance of the Structure
6.15 Chapter Summary
6.16 Important Characters, Narrative Technique, Language & Style
6.17 Literary Devices
6.18 Tone and Narrative Voice
6.19 Autobiography as an Important Form
6.20 Sports Writing as Literature and Critical Appreciation
6.21 Sports Writing as a Literary Genre
6.22 Playing It My Way as Sports Literature
6.23 Cultural and Social Significance
6.24 Critical Appreciation
6.25 Strengths and Limitations
6.26 Themes, Values, and Interpretation
6.27 Inspirational Lessons
6.28 Relevance to Contemporary Youth
6.29 Literary Significance, Conclusion and Future Perspectives
6.30 Educational and Cultural Relevance
6.31 Universal Themes and Human Values
6.32 Future Perspectives of Sports Literature
Conclusion

PRACTICAL SECTION
1. Project-Based Experiential Learning..........................135

2. Critical Appreciation of The Prescribed Autobiography....147

3. Group Discussion and Peer Reviews on Autobiography as A Minor Form of Literature......................157

Model Questions as per Examination Pattern................162

Suggested Reading.........................................171