CultureAugust 25, 2026
epistolary
uh-PIS-tuh-ler-ee
Definition
A style of novel written as a series of documents, such as letters, diary entries, or transcripts.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'epistole' (meaning letter or message) and the Latin 'epistularis' (pertaining to letters), it entered English in the 17th century to describe writing presented in the form of correspondence.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the novel, which is constructed entirely from government transcripts, recorded conversations, and email correspondence.
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