Novelle: meaning, definitions and examples
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novelle
[ nษหvษl ]
literature form
A novelle is a short narrative or a novella, particularly in fiction. This literary form often combines elements of short stories and novels, usually focusing on a single plot or theme. The length typically ranges from about 20,000 to 40,000 words.
Synonyms
novella, short story
Examples of usage
- Her latest work is a captivating novelle.
- He prefers reading novelles over long novels.
- The author is known for her exquisite novelle.
Translations
Translations of the word "novelle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น novela
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคจเฅเคฏเคพเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Novelle
๐ฎ๐ฉ novel
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะพะฒะตะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ nowela
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐ่ชฌ
๐ซ๐ท nouvelle
๐ช๐ธ novela
๐น๐ท roman
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ novela
๐ธ๐ฐ novela
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ่ฏด
๐ธ๐ฎ novela
๐ฎ๐ธ skรกldskapur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะผะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ roman
๐ฒ๐ฝ novela
Etymology
The term 'novelle' has its roots in the Italian word 'novella', meaning 'new'. It refers to a new or recent narrative and evolved during the Renaissance when writers began to create shorter forms of prose fiction. These works often explored contemporary themes and human experiences, providing a contrast to the more extensive classical epics and novels. Over time, novelles became a significant literary form in their own right, influencing various genres and inspiring modern authors. The adaptation of the form into different languages allowed for its spread throughout European literature, including in the German and English traditions, where it also gained popularity among readers for its brevity and depth.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,046, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 39043 subleasing
- 39044 nonallergic
- 39045 efflorescent
- 39046 novelle
- 39047 refuelled
- 39048 horrendously
- 39049 titmice
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