Bildungsroman(noun)
A novel that deals with the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood.
Hindi meaning:व्यक्तित्व-विकास पर आधारित उपन्यास
Synonyms: Coming-of-age novel, Development novel, Formation novel, Apprenticeship novel
Antonyms: Static narrative, Unchanging narrative, Episodic tale, Plot-driven narrative
Example: The novel is a Bildungsroman tracing the hero’s journey from an immature teenager to a responsible adult.
Trick to remember: Bildungsroman = building a person — a story where the character grows and develops.
