CultureAugust 29, 2026

novelette

nov-uh-LET

Definition

A work of narrative fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter and less complex than a full-length novel.

Etymology

Derived from the Italian 'novella,' meaning 'new' or 'short story,' the suffix '-ette' was added in English to denote a small or diminished version of a novel.

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