A literary biography is a detailed account of a writer's life, focusing on their personal experiences, influences, and the context in which they created their works. It explores how events, relationships, and societal changes shaped the author's writing style and themes. Notable examples include biographies of authors like Virginia Woolf and Mark Twain. These biographies often analyze the author's major works, providing insights into their significance and impact on literature. They may also discuss the author's literary movements, such as Romanticism or Modernism, and how these movements influenced their writing and legacy.