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Which Russian novel is NOT from the 19th century?
Which Russian novel is NOT from the 19th century?
Which Spanish-language novel is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which Spanish-language novel is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which author wrote a novel that was part of a series spanning from 1997 to 2019?
Which author wrote a novel that was part of a series spanning from 1997 to 2019?
Which novel is NOT considered one of the top literary fiction novels of the 21st century?
Which novel is NOT considered one of the top literary fiction novels of the 21st century?
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Which French author wrote about the character Emma Bovary?
Which French author wrote about the character Emma Bovary?
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Which German novel is included in the list?
Which German novel is included in the list?
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Which novel written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is mentioned in the text?
Which novel written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is mentioned in the text?
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'The Da Vinci Code' was written by which author?
'The Da Vinci Code' was written by which author?
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Which author wrote the French novel 'Les Misérables'?
Which author wrote the French novel 'Les Misérables'?
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Which of these novels is NOT one of the top literary fiction novels of the 21st century?
Which of these novels is NOT one of the top literary fiction novels of the 21st century?
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Who is the author of the Spanish-language novel 'Love in the Time of Cholera'?
Who is the author of the Spanish-language novel 'Love in the Time of Cholera'?
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Which Russian novel was written by Leo Tolstoy?
Which Russian novel was written by Leo Tolstoy?
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Which German novel was authored by Erich Maria Remarque?
Which German novel was authored by Erich Maria Remarque?
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Who wrote 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao'?
Who wrote 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao'?
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'The Hunger Games' series was authored by whom?
'The Hunger Games' series was authored by whom?
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'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' and the Millennium series were created by which author?
'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' and the Millennium series were created by which author?
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Who authored 'Madame Bovary'?
Who authored 'Madame Bovary'?
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Which author wrote 'The Kite Runner'?
Which author wrote 'The Kite Runner'?
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Study Notes
Fiction and Its Forms
- Fiction: describes something imaginary or invented, often referring to written works, plays, and cinema.
Types of Fiction
- Short Story:
- 1,000 to 20,000 words
- No longer than 25 to 30 pages in length
- Few characters, single plotline, and concise language
- Novella:
- 20,000 to 50,000 words
- 60 to 120 pages in length
- More complex plotline and character development than short stories
- Novel:
- More than 50,000 words
- Over 120 pages in length
- Developed characters, complex storyline, and multiple plotlines
Literary Fiction vs. Genre Fiction
- Literary Fiction:
- Focuses on character development and complex storylines
- Uses advanced vocabulary and literary techniques
- Often considered classics and featured in core English and language curriculums
- Genre Fiction:
- Driven by plot and follows a conventional storyline
- Entertaining and uses mainstream, contemporary language
- Includes genres like Fantasy, Science fiction, Suspense, Horror, Adventure, Historical Romance, and Mystery
Examples of Fiction Works
- 19th century: "Madame Bovary" by Gustave Flaubert, "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo
- 20th century: "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy, "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
- 21st century: "Atonement" by Ian McEwan, "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
Impact of Fiction
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Provides an escape for readers and challenges their beliefs and understandings
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Can communicate social messages and amplify marginalized voices
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Influences society by drawing attention to issues like poverty, racism, women's rights, and human rights### Short Story
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Edgar Allan Poe believed that a short story should be read in a single sitting of under two hours.
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Short stories typically have few characters and a single plotline due to their brevity.
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Famous short story authors include Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Kate Chopin, and Langston Hughes.
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Many well-known novelists also wrote short stories, such as Charlotte Perkins Gilman, James Joyce, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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Short stories are often published in collections, such as James Joyce's Dubliners and Jhumpa Lahiri's Interpreter of Maladies.
Novella
- Novellas are longer than short stories, typically ranging from 20,000-50,000 words and 60-120 pages in length.
- Novellas have more complex plotlines and include more characters compared to short stories.
- Examples of famous novellas include The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Awakening, and Of Mice and Men.
Novel
- Novels are the most extended form of fiction writing, with more than 50,000 words and over 120 pages in length.
- Novels allow for more well-developed characters, complex storylines, and multiple interweaving storylines.
- Not all novels are divided into chapters or parts, and some have multiple narrators, such as William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying.
- Examples of famous novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mrs. Dalloway, and 1984.
Examples of Fiction
- Thousands of works of fiction have been produced throughout time, including notable works from the English literary canon.
- Notable fictional works of the 19th century include The Scarlet Letter, Wuthering Heights, and Heart of Darkness.
- The 20th century saw works such as A Passage to India, The Great Gatsby, and The Sound and the Fury.
- The latter half of the 20th century saw an increase in publishing by writers who had formerly been excluded from the literary scene, such as women and people of color.
- English translations of great works of fiction written in other languages have become commonplace on English bookshelves, libraries, and curriculums.
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Learn about the differences between fiction and nonfiction, including the characteristics of each genre and how they are used in written works, plays, and cinema. Explore the historical origins of the term 'fiction' and understand its modern meaning.
