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novella

noun

nō-ˈve-lə

Definition of novella

as in tale

a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel pressed for time, many English teachers have their students read the one novella among the novelist's works

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Recent Examples of novella The series currently encompasses nine sub-series arcs, standalone novels, novellas, English-language manga and graphic novels. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026 Truman Capote, who wrote the original novella, had drawn inspiration from the blonde bombshell — something Ferrer believes may have made the role less appealing. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 Check out the Cannery Row Monument, then read John Steinbeck’s novella named after the waterfront street. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 Published in 2005 as part of the Canongate Myths series, Margaret Atwood’s novella reimagines The Odyssey from the perspective of Penelope. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for novella

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Set in 1964 and based on a true story, the film tells the tale of a young journalist who tracks down a potential Nazi officer living secretly in New York and befriends the suspect’s charming wife.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Like James himself, the men are clever and bookish, writing letters or diaries, reading voraciously, and imagining themselves into tales of romance and Biblical comeuppance.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

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Like all other alumni interviewed for this story, one of the first things Oberlander mentioned about her love for Killian was athletics — football games in particular.

— Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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