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Novel

Long narrative prose work typically depicting fictional characters and events.

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A novel is a long narrative prose work typically depicting fictional characters and events, often with complex plots and developed themes.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɒvəl/

Etymology

From Old French novel, meaning 'new,' from Latin novellus, diminutive of novus.

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A novel is like a really long story you read, usually about made-up people and things.

Fun Facts

The word 'novel' comes from the Italian 'nuovo', meaning 'new'
, Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ was originally published anonymously
, The longest novel ever written is 'In Search of Lost Time' by Marcel Proust

FAQ

What is a novel? A long work of fiction
,How are novels different from short stories? Novels are significantly longer and more complex
,What genres can a novel be? It can be fiction, historical fiction, or science fiction

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

narrative fiction

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

literature prose

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

historical novel romance novel science fiction

Meronyms — Parts or Components

characters plot theme

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

literature

Indexes

fictional literary work narrative element

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