When did novels first become popular?

Graphic novels started gaining popularity in the late 20th century, especially in the 1980s and 1990s.

Zombie stories have been around for quite a while, but they really gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially with movies and TV shows like 'Night of the Living Dead'.

Qidian was founded in 2003 and was one of the earliest online novel platforms in China. It was also one of the largest online literature platforms in China. The earliest popularity of online novels could be traced back to the late 1990s, when the Internet began to spread and people began to read books on computers. With the development of the internet, online literature also gradually rose. The earliest online literature works usually appeared in the form of short stories, and then gradually developed into long novels. They gradually got rid of the shackles of traditional literature and paid more attention to entertainment and imagination. Nowadays, online literature had become an important part of Chinese literature and one of the important forces in the Chinese literature market.

Novels started to gain popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, with works by authors like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens attracting a wide readership.

Novels have been popular for centuries, but their widespread popularity really took off in the 18th and 19th centuries with the works of authors like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.

The origin of fantasy novels in China can be traced back to the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties. Fantasy novels usually included myths, legends, science fiction, martial arts, and many other elements. They often described supernatural forces and mysterious events. There were many representative works such as "The Romance of the Gods","Journey to the West","Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio", etc.

Dime novels became popular in the 19th century, particularly in the United States.

Novels started gaining popularity in Europe during the 18th century. This was a time of significant literary developments and increased literacy rates.

The popularity of detective novels really took off in the late 1800s. It was a time when readers were fascinated by the mystery and intrigue these stories offered. Writers such as Edgar Allan Poe also contributed to their rise in popularity.

Gothic novels became popular in the 18th century. They captured the imagination of readers with their dark and mysterious themes.