What are some synonyms for 'long story'?

A long tale. For example, 'The Odyssey' by Homer is a long tale full of adventures.

A long tale. For example, when we talk about the legend of King Arthur, it is like a long tale filled with adventures, romances and heroic deeds.

Some synonyms could be 'a lengthy tale' or 'an extended narrative'.

Epic novel.

There are several synonyms, like 'it's a complex matter' or 'it's a convoluted tale'.

It could be 'it's a protracted account'.

You can say 'He told an elaborate account of his adventures.'

Narrative. A narrative can be a fictional or non - fictional account of events, like a historical narrative that tells about past events in a sequential way. It often has a beginning, middle and end, just like a story. It can be used to convey a message, describe a situation or share an experience.

Tale. For example, 'The Little Red Riding Hood' is a well - known tale. It has the same meaning as story, often used to refer to a fictional narrative.

Within the story, inside the story, as told in the story.