personal narrative
Example Sentences
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Ms. MeLampy is at her best when she eschews personal narrative in favor of her lacerating accounts of the animal festivals she visits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
Despite being one of the most qualified candidates in the race, Atkins’ extensive legislative experience and compelling personal narrative failed to gain traction with voters.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025
"These facial depictions also encourage the audience to understand ancient remains as people rather than artefacts, and to establish a connection through personal narrative rather than a wider population history," she adds.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025
Eric Adams' personal narrative is a remarkable American story, by any standard.
From Salon • Oct. 13, 2024
She tells me she is going to publish another work upon America, containing more of personal narrative and local description; after which, I believe, she thinks of writing a novel.
From Records of Later Life by Kemble, Fanny
