novella
UK: nəˈvɛlə | US: noʊˈvɛlə
n. a short novel or narrative work of fiction, typically longer than a short story but shorter than a novel
novella = novel<new, story> + la<diminutive suffix>
- novel (from Latin novellus, diminutive of novus "new") → Refers to a fresh or original story.
- la (Italian diminutive suffix) → Indicates a smaller or shorter form.
Etymology Origin:
The word novella originates from Italian, where it literally means "a little new thing." It stems from the Latin novellus, a diminutive of novus ("new"), reflecting its role as a shorter, newer form of narrative compared to a full-length novel. The term gained prominence during the Renaissance, particularly through Boccaccio's Decameron, which popularized the format as a distinct literary genre.
She wrote a captivating novella that was published in a literary magazine.
The novella explores complex themes in just under 100 pages.
Many classic sci-fi authors experimented with the novella format.
His latest work is a novella set in 19th-century Venice.
The publisher specializes in anthologies featuring modern novellas.