All The Earthly Disappointments Poem by Doris Cornago

In genre studies, a coming-of-age story is a genre of literature and film that focuses on the growth of a protagonist from youth to adulthood ('coming of age') . Coming-of-age stories tend to emphasize dialogue or internal monologue over action, and are often set in the past. It may come early or late, depending on whether you want to confront 'truths' you've been told and suffer consequences or punishments for daring to go beyond what you are allowed.