Definitions
- Referring to a short novel that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novella. - Describing a work of fiction that is typically between 7,500 and 17,500 words in length. - Talking about a literary genre that emphasizes character development and plot over action and description.
- Referring to a work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. - Describing a literary form that is typically between 20,000 and 50,000 words in length. - Talking about a genre that emphasizes character development and plot over action and description.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are works of fiction.
- 2Both are longer than a short story.
- 3Both emphasize character development and plot over action and description.
- 4Both are considered to be shorter than a novel.
What is the difference?
- 1Complexity: Novellas are generally more complex and have more developed characters and plotlines than novelettes.
- 2Publication: Novellas are more likely to be published as standalone works, while novelettes are often published as part of a collection or anthology.
- 3Scope: Novellas tend to have a broader scope than novelettes, covering a longer period of time or a larger number of characters.
- 4Popularity: Novellas are more popular and well-known than novelettes, which are less common and often overlooked.
Remember this!
Both novelette and novella are works of fiction that are longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. They both emphasize character development and plot over action and description. However, the main difference between the two is their length and complexity. Novellas are longer and more complex than novelettes, with more developed characters and plotlines. Novellas are also more likely to be published as standalone works and are more popular than novelettes.
