bildungsroman

/ˈbɪl.dʊŋz.ɹoʊˌmɑːn/ · noun

Meaning

A novel tracing the spiritual, moral, psychological, or social development and growth of the main character, usually from childhood to maturity.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

self-narrative(English)journey(English)self-discovery(English)life stage(English)formation(English)odyssey(English)backstory(English)daimonic(English)protagonist(English)apprenticeship(English)maturity(English)orphan(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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