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A '''novel''' is a work of prose fiction of extended length. Novels tell complex stories and generally feature many characters. A comparatively recent form, the modern novel has become the dominant western literature. In general, the novel can be distinguished from other forms in its length, complexity and the fact that, unlike the [[ | A '''novel''' is a work of prose fiction of extended length. Novels tell complex stories and generally feature many characters. A comparatively recent form, the modern novel has become the dominant western literature. In general, the novel can be distinguished from other forms in its length, complexity and the fact that, unlike the [[epic poetry|epic poem]] for example, it is a prose form. All of these limits have been challenged in one way or another. A short novel or [[novella]] may be considered by some to be a novel. While generally in prose, there is such a thing as a [[verse novel]], ''Out of the Dust'' by Karen Hesse or [[Alexander Pushkin]]'s ''Eugene Onegin'' as examples. | ||
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A novel is a work of prose fiction of extended length. Novels tell complex stories and generally feature many characters. A comparatively recent form, the modern novel has become the dominant western literature. In general, the novel can be distinguished from other forms in its length, complexity and the fact that, unlike the epic poem for example, it is a prose form. All of these limits have been challenged in one way or another. A short novel or novella may be considered by some to be a novel. While generally in prose, there is such a thing as a verse novel, Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse or Alexander Pushkin's Eugene Onegin as examples.