A novel is defined as a long work of fiction, usually published as a single book in prose form. It derives from the Italian word for "new" and shares some features with short stories like characters, dialogues, setting, plot, climax, conflict, and resolution, but does not require all elements to be considered a good novel. The document goes on to discuss the types of novels.

1. NOVEL & ITS
KINDS
THE ENGLISH LOVERS
MEANING AND EXPLANATION

2. • Novel Definition
A Novel is a long narrative work of fiction with some realism. It is
often in prose form and is published as a single book. The word
‘novel’ has been derived from the Italian word ‘novella’ which means
“new”. Similar to a short story, a novel has some features like a
representation of characters,
dialogues, setting, plot, climax, conflict, and resolution. However, it
does not require all the elements to be a good novel.

3. TYPES