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novella

[noh-vel-uh] / noʊˈvɛl ə /


NOUN
short story
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Based on his 1997 children’s novella, this economical piece of autofiction chronicles a life-changing cross-country flight in 1962 from Travolta’s childhood home in New Jersey to the sunny streets of Los Angeles.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The first English-language edition of Trotzig’s 1964 novella “Queen”—one of the author’s greatest achievements—may help to fill that gap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In Birgitta Trotzig’s novella, a young woman’s toughness in the face of poverty and heartbreak sets her apart from her village peers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At first, Clint Bentley wasn’t sure if Adolpho Veloso would relate to “Train Dreams,” an adaptation of Denis Johnson’s 2011 novella.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

As you must know, it would be unusual for us to publish a complete novella by an unknown writer, or for that matter a well-established one.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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