also: ヌーヴェル
mid-length novel; nouvelle
A literary term for a work longer than a short story but shorter than a full novel. Often used in discussions of French literature or literary criticism.
from French nouvelle
His new work is closer to a nouvelle than a full-length novel.
noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal use, typically in compound terms like ヌーベルバーグ (Nouvelle Vague) or ヌーベルキュイジーヌ (nouvelle cuisine). Not used as a standalone adjective in everyday Japanese.
That writer wrote several nouvelles when he was young.
Nouvelle Vague films were revolutionary at the time.
長編 refers to a full-length novel, longer than the mid-length work called ヌーベル.
counter for books; counter for volumes · volume; book
nouvelle cuisine
Standard katakana spelling from French 'nouvelle'. The reading ヌーヴェル is a less common variant.
Alternate katakana spelling reflecting the French 'v' sound. Less common than ヌーベル.
From French 'nouvelle', meaning 'new' or 'short novel'. The literary sense is borrowed directly from the French literary term.