A novel is a lengthy fictional narrative written in prose. It typically ranges from 60,000 to 200,000 words and explores complex characters, settings, and themes. The term derives from the Italian novella, meaning "new" or "a fresh story". [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Literary Elements
Novels generally share a few core components:
- Plot: The sequence of events that make up the story, often following an arc of exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution.
- Characters: The individuals (or sometimes animals) who drive the story and undergo development.
- Setting: The time, place, and social environment in which the story occurs. Theme: The underlying message or central idea the author is
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