Types of Novels Definitions Flashcards

Types of Novels

Detective Novel: Involves a detective solving a crime, typically a murder, by interpreting clues and evidence.
Psychological Novel: Focuses on character development, exploring internal motivations and actions influenced by external events.
Sociological Novel: Examines societal structures and their impact on characters, often presenting a thesis to address a specific social issue.
Sentimental Novel: Known as the Novel of Sensibility; emphasizes strong emotions and humanity's inherent goodness, often countering Calvinistic views of human nature.
Propaganda Novel: Addresses political, social, or economic issues with a potential doctrinaire solution, aiming to influence public opinion.
Historical Novel: Recreates a specific past era, providing context and authenticity to characters and events drawn from history.
Novel of Manners: Focuses on the social customs, conventions, and behaviors of a specific social class, highlighting societal interactions.
Novel of Character: Centered on character development over plot events; aims to provide deep insights into individuals rather than dramatic action.
Novel of Incident: Characterized by episodic action where plot and character development take a back seat; prioritizes thrilling experiences over tight narrative structure.
Novel of the Soil: A form of Regionalism that starkly portrays the harsh realities of life for individuals in rural settings.
Picaresque Novel: Autobiographical in nature, this narrative follows a lower-class rascal navigating life through cleverness instead of hard work.
Gothic Novel: Merges elements of magic, mystery, and chivalric themes, creating an atmosphere filled with suspense.
Apprenticeship Novel: Chronicles the youthful journey of a sensitive protagonist discovering life's meaning, aiming for personal growth and philosophical insight.
Stream-of-Consciousness Novel: Captures the continuous flow of thoughts and feelings of characters, reflecting their inner experiences.
Problem Novel: Gains interest from addressing a central dilemma, sometimes overlapping with propaganda themes to convey social messages.
Epistolary Novel: Progresses through letters exchanged among characters, providing a unique perspective on the narrative and events.
Kunstlerroman: A specific type of apprenticeship novel focusing on the artistic journey of a protagonist from childhood to maturity, exploring their creative calling.