Can you name some well - known modern bildungsroman novels?

There are quite a few. 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' is a classic bildungsroman. It chronicles the life of Francie Nolan as she grows up in a poor Brooklyn neighborhood in the early 20th century. Also, 'The Outsiders' by S. E. Hinton is a famous one. The story of Ponyboy Curtis and his gang shows his growth in a tough environment, dealing with class differences and the loss of innocence.

There are quite a few. 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker is a modern American dream novel. It shows the journey of Celie, a black woman, as she endures hardships and gradually finds her own voice and a sense of self - worth, which is part of her own version of the American dream. 'The Shipping News' by Annie Proulx is also notable. The main character, Quoyle, goes through a transformation as he moves to a new place and tries to build a new life, much like the traditional pursuit in American dream novels. And 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao' by Junot Díaz, which explores the dreams and struggles of a Dominican - American family, especially the eponymous character Oscar, as he tries to find love and success in the United States.

There's 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte. Although it's a complex novel with multiple narrators, Catherine and Heathcliff's relationship and the events that unfold around them show a form of growth, especially in terms of their understanding of love and the consequences of their actions. And 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hester Prynne's daughter Pearl also has a kind of growth journey as she matures in a society that shuns her mother.

One of the most famous is 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain. Huck's experiences on the Mississippi River lead to his moral and personal growth. Also, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee can be considered a bildungsroman as Scout Finch learns about racism, justice, and the complexity of human nature through the events in her small town.

Then there's '1984' by George Orwell. It's a modern subject fiction that warns about totalitarianism. The story shows how the individual is crushed under a repressive regime, with themes like surveillance, propaganda, and the loss of privacy being central to the work.

Sure, 'Ulysses' by James Joyce is quite well - known. It's famous for its complex stream - of - consciousness narrative.

Sure. 'Jane Eyre' is also considered in this category. Jane is a moral and well - behaved woman, despite the hardships she faces. She has a strong sense of self - respect and behaves in a proper way throughout the story. Additionally, 'Wuthering Heights' has elements of this, as Catherine Earnshaw is initially a well - behaved girl from a certain social class, though her story takes a complex turn.

There's 'Don Quixote' which is often considered an ancestor novel. It has had a huge impact on the development of the novel form with its complex characters and satirical themes.

Sure. 'Don Quixote' is a well - known genesis novel. It was one of the early works of the modern novel form. It introduced complex characters and a satirical take on chivalry. Another one is 'The Canterbury Tales'. It was innovative in its use of multiple narrators, each with their own story. 'Pride and Prejudice' is also a kind of genesis novel as it set the standard for many romantic novels to come with its portrayal of the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy.

One well - known banned novel is 'The Catcher in the Rye'. It has been banned in some places due to its use of profanity and what some consider to be its promotion of anti - social behavior.