We Love Memoirs Day

We Love Memoirs Day is on August 31st by readers who enjoy the particular genre of literature known as memoirs. Memoirs are people’s recollections of their past and can be written by both famous individuals who have influenced history and completely unknown people. We Love Memoirs Day was founded in 2013 by two writers, Victoria Twead and Alan Parks, who wanted to create a friendly space for connoisseurs of this literature, where they could discuss various memoirs and exchange views. The holiday quickly gained popularity worldwide.

History

The first work in the memoir genre is the famous work of Aurelius Augustine, consisting of 13 autobiographical books named “Confessions” and written around 397-400 AD. However, if we consider ancient literature, Blessed Augustine is not the pioneer of the genre. The famous Roman commander and dictator of Rome, Lucius Cornelius Sulla, nicknamed Felix (Lucky), renounced dictatorial power, retired, and began writing memoirs around 79-78 BC.

Interesting Facts

On this holiday, it is important to remember the history of the wonderful memoir genre.

How to Take Part

There are several ways you can celebrate We Love Memoirs Day:

• Find new memoirs to read. Choose a book from a person from an era or country that you have never been interested in before, and gain new experiences.
• Create your own group or community to discuss various memoirs.
• Try writing your own memoir! One famous writer said that everyone can write one wonderful book about their own life.

When is We Love Memoirs Day in 2024?

We Love Memoirs Day is observed on August 31 each year.

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