Novella (noun)

  1. A short novel, typically one that is less complex and shorter than a full-length novel.
  2. A story that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel.

Origin:

The word "novella" comes from the italian word "novella" meaning "new", which is derived from the latin "novella" meaning "new" which is a diminutive form of "nova" meaning new.

Examples:

  1. Her first published work was a novella about a young woman's coming of age.
  2. He wrote a novella about his experiences during the war.
  3. The novella is a popular form of fiction among readers who enjoy a more intense and focused narrative than a short story but don't have the time to commit to a full-length novel.
  4. His most famous novella is called "The Metamorphosis".
  5. She won the award for her novella "The Handmaid"s Tale".
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