Dr. Sachin Londhe, Associate Professor of English, K. N. Bhise College

  B. A. I  Sem. II  Unit No. 3 Novel: Definitions and Characteristics I. Novel: Definitions A novel is a long, fictional narrative written in prose, which describes characters, events, and settings in a structured and imaginative way. Different literary critics and writers have defined the novel in various ways. Definitions of Novel by Critics and Writers E.M. Forster – “A novel is a fiction in prose of a certain extent.” Walter Allen – “The novel is a narrative of considerable length in which characters and actions represent real life in a plot that is of interest.” M.H. Abrams – “A novel is an extended fictional prose narrative, usually lengthy and complex, dealing imaginatively with human experience through a connected sequence of events involving a group of characters.” Dr. Johnson – “A novel is a small tale, generally of fictitious nature.” Richardson – “A novel is a large, complex, and continuous story tha...

  B. A. I Sem. II  UNIT 1 Survey Topics Short Story: Definition, Characteristics, and Elements   I. Short Story: Definition A short story is a brief work of fiction that focuses on a single event, character, or theme. Unlike a novel, it is concise and revolves around a single plot with limited characters. Definitions of a Short Story by Critics and Writers: Edgar Allan Poe – “A short story is a piece of prose fiction that can be read in one sitting and aims to create a single effect.” M. H. Abrams – “A short story is a brief fictional narrative in prose that usually focuses on a single character and event.” Hugh Holman – “A short story is a fictional narrative that is shorter than a novel and concentrates on a few characters with a clear theme.” E. V. Lucas – “A short story must have a unity of effect, aiming to give a strong impression with a minimum number of words.” From these definitions, a short story is: ...