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bildungsroman(German; “novel of character development”) Class of novel derived from German literature that deals with the formative years of the main character, whose moral and psychological development is depicted. It typically ends on a positive note, with the hero's foolish mistakes and painful disappointments behind him and a life of usefulness ahead. It grew out of folklore tales in which a dunce goes out into the world seeking adventure. One of the earliest novelistic developments of the theme, Johann W. von Goethe's Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship (1795–96), remains a classic example. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Through very different bildungsromane, these authors illustrate the ways in which ethnic marginalization and a sense of not having been able to achieve the celebrated "American Dream" lead their protagonists to violence and criminal behavior, as a strategy of survival. The Bildungsromane of these authors, then, offer a process through which the protagonists find their voices; thus, African American vernacular and folkloric genres are central to her study as sites of inspiration, community, and silencing. Bright lights, college courses, economic development, advances in science and the arts-these are among the good things traditionally and understandably sought by protagonists of Bildungsromane, whether set in Minnesota or elsewhere. |
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