anti-bildungsroman

[US]/[ˌænti ˈbɪldɪŋz ˈrɒmən]/
[UK]/[ˌænti ˈbɪldɪŋz ˈrɑːmən]/
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n.A novel that subverts or rejects the conventions of the bildungsroman, often portraying a protagonist who fails to achieve growth or self-discovery, or who experiences disillusionment and cynicism.; A work of fiction that critiques or satirizes the bildungsroman genre.

Phrases & Collocations

an anti-bildungsroman

writing an anti-bildungsroman

reading anti-bildungsroman

is anti-bildungsroman

became anti-bildungsroman

anti-bildungsroman novel

featuring anti-bildungsroman

like anti-bildungsroman

anti-bildungsroman style

as anti-bildungsroman

Example Sentences

the novel functions as an anti-bildungsroman, rejecting traditional coming-of-age tropes.

instead of a hero's journey, the story presents an anti-bildungsroman with a disillusioned protagonist.

the author deliberately crafted an anti-bildungsroman to critique societal expectations of youth.

this anti-bildungsroman subverts the genre's typical focus on self-improvement and achievement.

the protagonist's failure to achieve conventional goals marks it as a clear anti-bildungsroman.

it's a cynical anti-bildungsroman, portraying the protagonist's descent into apathy and disillusionment.

the novel’s anti-bildungsroman nature highlights the futility of striving for societal validation.

the narrative employs an anti-bildungsroman structure to explore themes of alienation and loss.

unlike a typical bildungsroman, this work is an anti-bildungsroman, emphasizing stagnation.

the characters' lack of growth and development firmly establishes it as an anti-bildungsroman.

the story’s anti-bildungsroman qualities offer a bleak commentary on modern life.

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