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Kunstlerroman | Definition

By Kedar N. Sharma

September 24, 2026 7:36 AM

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This is a category of a novel in with ‘novel of the artist’ examines the development of the artist from childhood to the point when the subject realizes his or her artistic potential and mission.

Such novels typically depict the struggles of sensitive protagonist to overcome bourgeois values and other obstacles, thereby realizing this creative potential. Example: James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916).

Kedar N. Sharma

Kedar N. Sharma is an experienced literary expert and analyst with a postgraduate degree in English Literature. With many years of experience, he specializes in poetry and literary analysis. His strong knowledge of literary terms and critical theory adds depth and value to his contributions to PoemSense.

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