Novelette: meaning, definitions and examples
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novelette
[ nษสvษหlษt ]
literary work
A novelette is a fictional prose narrative that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. It typically ranges from about 7,500 to 20,000 words. Novelettes often explore themes and character development in more depth than short stories, while still maintaining a concise structure.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She published her first novelette in a literary magazine.
- The novelette featured a complex plot and rich characterizations.
- Many writers begin with novelettes before tackling full-length novels.
Translations
Translations of the word "novelette" in other languages:
๐ต๐น novela curta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคตเคฒเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Novelette
๐ฎ๐ฉ novelet
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะพะฒะตะปะตัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ nowelka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใดใงใฌใใ
๐ซ๐ท novelette
๐ช๐ธ novela corta
๐น๐ท novelette
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ธ๋ฒจ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููููุช
๐จ๐ฟ noveleta
๐ธ๐ฐ noveleta
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅฐ่ฏด
๐ธ๐ฎ noveleta
๐ฎ๐ธ novelette
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะพะฒะตะปะตัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ novelette
๐ฒ๐ฝ novela corta
Etymology
The term 'novelette' originated in the mid-19th century, deriving from the word 'novel', which refers to a longer fictional narrative. The suffix '-ette' is typically used in English to indicate a smaller or diminutive form of something, hence 'novelette' suggests a shorter version of a novel. The evolution of this term reflects the changing landscape of literary forms and the increasing popularity of shorter narratives that still hold significant narrative complexity. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, novelettes became a popular form, often published in periodicals, allowing writers to experiment with storytelling in a condensed format. This period saw an explosion of literary creativity, as authors sought new ways to engage readers with limited time for reading, leading to the cherished place of the novelette in contemporary literature.