The German Bildungsroman from Wieland to Hesse vs Unbecoming women: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Maturation, Bildungsroman, Bildungsromans, History and criticism

Cover of The German Bildungsroman from Wieland to Hesse

The German Bildungsroman from Wieland to Hesse Martin Swales · 1978 ★★★★☆ 3.8 186 pages · ≈ 3 h 27 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of Unbecoming women

Unbecoming women Susan Fraiman · 1993 ★★★★☆ 3.9 189 pages · ≈ 3 h 30 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.

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