as in novellas
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
bought a collection of his novels and novelettes
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The book is a collection of three novellas, including the titular Legends of the Fall.—
James Folta, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
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Works adapted from books or book series, novellas, short stories, graphic novels, plays, or magazine articles remain eligible.—
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Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller swap funny tales with Sarah Silverman.—
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This week’s challenge tests your memory of 21st-century books that were inspired by ancient myths, legends and folk tales.—
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Below, Dyens and Miailhe speak to Deadline about the importance of unearthing human stories amid the tragedy of the World War II era.—
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“Novelettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelettes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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