Antinovel Definition
ăntē-nŏvəl, ăntī-
noun
A fictional work characterized by the absence of traditional elements of the novel, such as coherent plot structure, consistent point of view, and realistic character portrayal.
American Heritage
A work of prose fiction in which such characteristics of the traditional novel as character development, the realistic description of society, and, esp., a clearly developed narrative are deliberately de-emphasized or rejected.
Webster's New World
A novel that deliberately avoids the typical conventions of the novel, such as a coherent plot and protagonist.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Antinovel
Noun
Singular:
antinovel
Plural:
antinovelsOrigin of Antinovel
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anti- + novel
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