Abstract
In this article, I investigate Either/Or’s generic affinity with the Bildungsroman. I demonstrate that it both imitates the topological structure (home-homeless-home) of this genre and that it is likewise composed of a number of formation narratives and tropes that mirror the Bildungsroman. This is documented by following the development of an often-overlooked textual figure at the conclusion of the second part of Either/Or and through a reading of “The Seducer’s Diary” as a demonic Bildungsroman with maieutic implications. Finally, I examine the relationship between the Bildungsroman and the Entwicklungsroman [novel of development] with particular attention to Kierkegaard’s late authorship.
| Translated title of the contribution | Enten-Eller læst som dannelsesroman |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Title of host publication | Kierkegaard Studies - Yearbook 2022 |
| Editors | Heiko Schulz, Jon Stewart, Karl Verstrynge |
| Number of pages | 30 |
| Volume | 2022 |
| Publisher | De Gruyter |
| Publication date | 2022 |
| Pages | 3-33 |
| Article number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |