Novelize: meaning, definitions and examples
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novelize
[ ˈnɒv.ə.laɪz ]
literary adaptation
To novelize means to adapt a story, event, or narrative into a novel format complete with characters, plot development, and literary embellishments. This process often involves expanding on the original material, providing deeper insights into characters and motivations, and creating a more immersive experience for the reader.
Synonyms
adapt, fictionalize, transform.
Examples of usage
- The filmmaker decided to novelize the screenplay to explore the characters' backgrounds.
- After the success of the documentary, the author sought to novelize the historical events portrayed.
- Many popular movies and video games have been novelized to reach wider audiences.
Translations
Translations of the word "novelize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 romancear
🇮🇳 उपन्यास बनाना
🇩🇪 romantisieren
🇮🇩 novelisasi
🇺🇦 романізувати
🇵🇱 romanizować
🇯🇵 小説化する
🇫🇷 romancer
🇪🇸 novelizar
🇹🇷 romanlaştırmak
🇰🇷 소설화하다
🇸🇦 تحويل إلى رواية
🇨🇿 romantizovat
🇸🇰 romantizovať
🇨🇳 小说化
🇸🇮 romanizirati
🇮🇸 rómantíska
🇰🇿 романға айналдыру
🇬🇪 რომანიზაცია
🇦🇿 romanlaşdırmaq
🇲🇽 novelizar
Etymology
The term 'novelize' originated in the early 20th century, deriving from the word 'novel,' which itself comes from the Italian 'novella', meaning a new story or tale. Initially, 'novel' in English referred to a new kind of narrative that was distinct from traditional epic poetry or drama. As the literary landscape evolved, so did the practice of taking existing stories from various media, such as plays, films, or real-life events, and reworking them into the more expansive and nuanced form of a novel. The concept of novelization gained traction particularly in the mid-20th century with the rise of popular culture, where movies based on books and vice versa became common, leading to a proliferation of works that aimed to capture the essence of these narratives in novel form. Today, novelization is a recognized practice in the publishing industry, often resulting in works that attain their own popularity, separate from their original mediums.