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A Novel is a written fictional work that is a literary/prose narrative) composed of characters.
- Context:
- It can (typically) be written by a single author, often referred to as a Novelist.
- It can (often) be depicted through the experiences of one or more Protagonists.
- It can (often) explore Human/Social Themes such as love, war, society, identity, morality, and human condition.
- It can range from being: a Short Novel (like a novella) to being a Long Novel (like one that spans multiple volumes).
- It can range from being: a Hardcover Novel to being a Paperback Novel to being an e-Book Novel.
- It can belong to one or more Novel Genres, such as: epistolary novel, psychological novel, Philosophical Novel, Science Fiction Novel, and others.
- It can range from being: a Spanish Novel, English Novel, French Novel, Japanese Novel, Chinese Novel, Persian Novel, ..., based on natural language used, and cultural background represented.
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- Example(s):
- (Dostoyevsky, 1866) ⇒ Fyodor Dostoyevsky. (1866). “Crime and Punishment.”
- a Memoir, such as "Childhood, Boyhood, Youth" by (Tolstoy, 1852).
- an Epic Poem, such as “The Iliad” by Homer;
- a Fictional Film, like “Star Wars (Movie)";
- a Story-based Video Game, such as “The Last of Us".
- “To The Lighthouse” by Virginia Woolf.
- “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy.
- “Ulysses” by James Joyce.
- “Pamela” by Samuel Richardson.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- a Memoir, such as "Childhood, Boyhood, Youth" by (Tolstoy, 1852) — a work primarily based on the author's own life.
- an Epic Poem, such as “The Iliad” by Homer — a narrative poem of significant length told in an elevated style.
- a Fictional Film, like “Star Wars (Movie)” — a story told through moving images and sound.
- a Story-based Video Game, such as “The Last of Us” — an interactive narrative experience through gameplay.
- See: Literary Work, Non-Fiction, Protagonist, Antagonist.
References
2023
- Bing search "A novel is a "
- A novel is a type of literary work that is usually written in prose and tells a long and complex story about human experiences. A novel typically consists of a connected sequence of events involving a group of characters in a specific setting. Novels can belong to different genres, such as romance, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, and more. Novels are different from other forms of fiction, such as short stories, novellas, or fables, in terms of length, scope, and realism. Novels are considered to be one of the most popular and influential forms of art and entertainment in the modern world. ¹²³⁴⁵
- Source: Conversation with Bing, 11/8/2023
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- Novel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/novel.
- What Is a Novel? Definition and Characteristics - ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-novel-4685632.
- Novel - Examples and Definition of Novel - Literary Devices. https://literarydevices.net/novel/.
- Novel - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novel.