novella — A fictional prose narrative that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A fictional prose narrative that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel
Pronunciation (IPA): /nəˈvelə/
Example Sentences
- She decided to write a novella instead of a full novel because she only had three months.
- The novella was perfect for my attention span - not too short, not too long, just right!
- Many famous novellas have been adapted into successful films.
novella
NOUN[/nəˈvelə/]
A fictional prose narrative that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel
A fictional prose narrative that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel
Stella reads her novella under an umbrella!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Italian 'novella', originally meaning 'a new story' or 'a piece of news'. The form became popularized in 14th-century Italy through literary works such as Boccaccio's Decameron, which established the novella as a distinct prose narrative genre.
Breakdown
novo- (new, from Latin novus) + -ella (diminutive suffix), literally 'a small new thing' or 'new story'. The Italian diminutive form emphasizes the narrative's brevity compared to longer prose works.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She decided to write a novella instead of a full novel because she only had three months.”
“The novella was perfect for my attention span - not too short, not too long, just right!”
“Many famous novellas have been adapted into successful films.”
“His novella about a talking sandwich became surprisingly popular.”
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