bildungsroman
/ˈbɪldʊŋzroʊˌmɑn/
noun
- A novel or story that focuses on the moral, psychological, and social development of the main character from youth to adulthood.
- Her favorite bildungsroman is 'The Catcher in the Rye,' which captures the confusion of adolescence.
- Many classic novels like 'To Kill a Mockingbird' are considered a bildungsroman because they follow a young person's journey to maturity.
- The book club chose a bildungsroman for next month, hoping to discuss the main character's growth through difficult experiences.