A roman-fleuve is a lengthy novel, often in multiple volumes, that chronicles a family or society over several generations.
A long novel, often in several volumes, telling the story of generations.
| Front | roman-fleuve \roe-MAAN*-fluhv\ [* the middle syllable is nasal] |
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| Back | noun A long novel, often in several volumes, that tells the story of an individual, family, or society across several generations. [From French roman (novel) + fleuve (river). Earliest documented use: 1936. Plural romans-fleuves.] "And it'd be a shame to miss out on the delights of the roman-fleuve as summer reading: there's a thrill in buying 12 volumes to read end-to-end." - Tim Martin; I'll be Joining the Dance Online; The Daily Telegraph (London, UK); May 17, 2008. |
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