roman-fleuve

(rō̂ män flëv)

noun pl. romans-fleuves

a long novel, often in a number of volumes, dealing with a cross section of society, several generations of a family, etc.

Origin: Fr, river novel

See roman-fleuve in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ro·mans-fleuves
A long novel, often in many volumes, chronicling the history of several generations of a family, community, or other group and often presenting an overall view of society during a particular epoch. Also called saga novel.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: : roman, novel

Origin: + fleuve, river

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