| Abstract |
The concept of “Bildungsroman” is derived from Western literature, of which subject generally focuses on the awakening of a young man. In light of the problems that young women have encountered, there are few researches exploring the differences of men and women in their process of growth. In this article, the author explains the definition of “Female Bildungsroman” as well as its current development and research literatures. Second, the author studies the subject matter of Female Bildungsroman in Taiwan since 1949, which includes “the wonderful time and bewilderment in childhood”, “search for ideal and the disillusion”, “the bewilderment and exploration of love and passion”, and “forgiving for or complaining about the unexpected family incidents”. Finally, the author discusses the interaction between the subject matter of Female Bildungsroman and the trends in times. |
