Which of the following are examples of the Künstlerroman?
- A. The Portrait of a Lady
- B. David Copperfield
- C. Tom Jones
- D. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Correct answer: B. B and D only
Explanation
The Künstlerroman traces an artist's growth: David becomes a novelist, and Stephen Dedalus commits himself to art.
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