noun
psychological novel
A novel that focuses on the inner thoughts, emotions, and motivations of its characters rather than external action.
ドストエフスキーの『罪と罰』は心理小説の傑作とされる。
Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' is considered a masterpiece of the psychological novel.
私小説 (I-novel) is a Japanese genre focusing on the author's own life and confessions, while 心理小説 is a broader literary term for novels emphasizing psychological depth.
Compound of 心理 (psychology, mental state) and 小説 (novel). A calque from Western literary terminology.