- Bildungsroman (n.)
[Bildungsroman 词源字典]
- 1910, from German Bildungsroman, from Bildung "education, formation, growth" (from Bild "picture, image, figure;" Old High German bilade) + roman "novel" (see romance). A novel set in the formative years, or the time of spiritual education, of the main character.[Bildungsroman etymology, Bildungsroman origin, 英语词源]