What is the 'longest indian novel'?

If we consider the Mahabharata as a candidate for the 'longest indian story', one characteristic is its large cast of characters. It has numerous heroes, villains, and supporting characters, each with their own backstories and motives.

One candidate could be 'A Suitable Boy' by Vikram Seth. It is a very long novel that delves into the lives of various characters in post - independence India. Another might be some versions of the retelling of the Ramayana or Mahabharata in novel form as they cover vast amounts of mythology, characters, and storylines.

The concept of the 'longest indian story' is quite broad. It could be an oral narrative passed down through generations in a particular tribe or community. There are also modern interpretations of long Indian stories in literature. Some novels might take elements from ancient Indian tales and expand on them in a new and creative way, but without more specific information, it's hard to pinpoint one single 'longest indian story'.

Some might consider 'Artamène ou le Grand Cyrus' by Madeleine de Scudéry as one of the longest. It was published in the 17th century and is extremely long, filled with numerous characters and sub - plots. However, its length also made it a bit of a challenge for modern - day readers who are used to more concise storytelling.

One of the contenders for the longest novel is 'Remembrance of Things Past' by Marcel Proust. It is a very long and complex work that delves deep into the nature of memory, time, and society. It is a significant piece of literature that challenges readers with its length and the density of its prose.

This question is quite subjective because the longest novel may vary from person to person. However, some famous novels, including the Harry Potter series, the Lord of the Rings series, and the Game of Thrones series, were very long.

This question is a bit difficult to answer because there are many different ways to define the longest novel. If it's a novel written by a single author, then perhaps the longest novel in the world is the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone series. There are a total of seven novels written by JK Rowling over many years. However, if we are talking about the overall length of the novel, then Water Margins is probably the longest novel in Chinese history. It has 108 chapters and a total of about 430,000 words. The famous western novel Pride and Predict had a total of 66 books, totaling about 3.5 million words. Therefore, the longest novel is a very subjective question, and the answer may vary according to different standards.

One of the contenders for the world's longest novel is 'A la recherche du temps perdu' (In Search of Lost Time) by Marcel Proust. It's a complex and profound work that delves deeply into memory, time, and human nature through a series of volumes.

One of the longest visual novels is 'Umineko no Naku Koro ni' (When the Seagulls Cry). It has a vast and complex story with multiple arcs, which can take a very long time to fully experience.

One of the contenders for the longest fantasy novel is 'The Wheel of Time' series by Robert Jordan (later completed by Brandon Sanderson). It's an epic saga filled with a vast world, numerous characters, and complex magic systems.