a story that describes a person's memories or recollections of a past event or experience, or a memory or recollection thus recalled;
e.g. The incident is a reminiscence to which he returns often.
(noun)
the action, process, or instance of recalling long-forgotten information or experiences, often in an enjoyable way;
e.g. The loud noises interrupted her reminiscence of her childhood.
(noun)
a characteristic of something that is very suggestive of something else, often being so similar as to seem like an imitation, repetition, or continuation;
e.g. The plot of this novel contains a strong reminiscence to a famous novel.