What genres is the novel 'Great Expectations' considered?

Answer 1

Great Expectations is considered, at least in part, autobiographical fiction. And like all of Dickens' work, it is a critical analysis and denouncement of aspects of English society. It is also a Bildungsroman: 'A novel whose principal subject is the moral, psychological, and intellectual development of a usually youthful main character.' (credit The Free Dictionary by Farlex)

Answer 2

'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens is considered a classic novel that falls under the genres of bildungsroman (a novel that focuses on the moral and psychological growth of the protagonist) and social commentary. It also incorporates elements of gothic fiction and satire.

Answer 3

According to Spark notes it's genres include Autobiographical fiction and Bildungsroman. Bildungsroman is a German term meaning a novel of development or growth.

Novel (a typical post-Romantic/Victorian work).

Great Expectations is considered Dickens's most autobiographical novel. Where the facts diverge from the truth of his own life, the emotions and outcome remain the same. Like all Dickens's novel, however, it combines more than one genre. Great Expectations contains some features of the adventure novel and many elements of the mysterynovel.

Answer 4

This depends upon the school and its goals, but in general, Great Expectations is read in ninth grade as an introduction to Dickens' works.