THE GENRE AND DISCURSIVE FEATURES OF "THE STORY OF SINGAPORE"

This article analyzes Lee Kuan Yew's The Singapore Story as an example of the political-biographical genre. It explores how leadership discourse is constructed through the genre characteristics, discursive strategies, and rhetorical styles of the work. The study is grounded in textual analysis, critical discourse analysis, and narrative theory. Lee integrates his historical experience with official documents, personal reflections, and strategic rhetoric, framing Singapore’s political growth within the scope of his personal leadership. The Singapore Story is not merely autobiographical; it is a strategic text that legitimizes national identity and political authority. The author creates a connection between personal passion, political decision-making, and national development. The study also examines linguistic and cultural shifts that arise in the process of translation. The work exemplifies the political-biographical genre, blending historical facts with ideological discourse.