The German Bildungsroman from Wieland to Hesse
About this book
Although some of the most distinguished German novels written since about 1770 are generally considered to be Bildungsromane, the term Bildungsroman is all too frequently used in English without an awareness of the tradition from which it arose. Professor Swales concentrates on the roles of plot, characterization, and narrative commentary in novels by Wieland, Goethe, Stifter, Keller, Mann, and Hesse. By pointing out that the goal in each work is both elusive and problematic, he suggests a previously unsuspected ironic intent. His analysis adds to our awareness of the potentialities inherent.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 4 readers · 186 pages · ≈ 3 h 27 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The German Bildungsroman from Wieland to Hesse?
About ≈ 3 h 27 m — 186 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The German Bildungsroman from Wieland to Hesse?
186 pages in its most-read edition.
Is The German Bildungsroman from Wieland to Hesse in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The German Bildungsroman from Wieland to Hesse?
Martin Swales.