The document summarizes key aspects of novels, including:
- Novels can tell a lot about societies, even those not captured in history.
- Major novel genres and their eras are discussed, from Chivalric Romance to Modern Individual works.
- Some of the earliest and best selling novels throughout history are listed, including works from Japan, Greece, India, Spain, and Sumeria.
- J.K. Rowling is identified as the novelist with the highest earnings compared to James Patterson and Dan Brown.