Which best describes A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man in terms of genre ?
Correct answer: A. bildungsroman
- A. bildungsroman
- B. comedy of manners
- C. pastoral
- D. satire
Explanation
A bildungsroman follows a young person's intellectual, moral, and artistic growth. Joyce's novel traces Stephen Dedalus from childhood towards his decision to become an artist, unlike a comedy of manners, pastoral, or satire.
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