Novelle: meaning, definitions and examples

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novelle

 

[ nษ™หˆvษ›l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น novela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคจเฅเคฏเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Novelle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ novel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพะฒะตะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nowela

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ่ชฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nouvelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ novela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท roman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์„ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆุงูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ novela

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ novela

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ่ฏด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ novela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรกldskapur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะพะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ roman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.