famous short novels

One famous short novel is 'Candide' by Voltaire. It's a satirical work that critiques society and the concept of optimism. 'Billy Budd' by Herman Melville is another. It tells a story of a young sailor's encounter with injustice. And 'Daisy Miller' by Henry James is well - known for its exploration of American and European cultures.

Firstly, they are often highly symbolic. In 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding, the island and the boys' situation are symbols for society and human nature. Secondly, short famous novels usually have a fast - paced narrative. 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker moves quickly, building suspense and horror. And finally, they can have a wide - reaching influence. 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde has influenced many works with its exploration of beauty, morality, and the Faustian bargain.

The word count of famous short novels can vary greatly. For example, 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is relatively short, usually around 2,000 words. Another well - known short novel, 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson, is about 25,000 words. And 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens is around 30,000 words. However, there are also very short masterpieces that might be just a few hundred words long.

Famous short novels often have concise and impactful language. They can convey deep emotions or complex ideas in a relatively short space. For example, in 'The Gift of the Magi', the simple yet powerful description of the couple's love makes it a classic.

Famous short novels often have a concise yet powerful narrative. They can convey deep emotions or complex ideas in a relatively short space. For example, in 'The Gift of the Magi', the simple plot of the couple sacrificing for each other packs a huge emotional punch. They also tend to have well - defined characters that readers can quickly understand and relate to, like the protagonist in 'The Necklace' who is full of vanity.

There were many masterpieces and short stories such as: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: A fantasy novel by JK Rowling that tells the story of an orphan, Harry Potter, growing up at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Catcher in the Rye: J.D. Salinger's short story tells the story of a teenager, Holden Caulfield, growing up and wandering around New York City. 3 " Three-Body ": Liu Cixin's science fiction novel tells the communication and conflict between humans and alien civilizations. 4. One Hundred Years of Solitude: Garcia Márquez's magical realism novel tells the story of seven generations of the Buendía family and the hardships and struggles that the family endured. Dream of the Red Chamber: The Qing Dynasty depicted the lives of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and other characters in the Grand View Garden, as well as the emotional entanglements between them. These masterpieces and short stories all had high literary and historical value and were worth reading.

The Four Great Classics referred to the four classic works of Chinese classical novels, including Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Water Margins, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Below is a short story: In Dream of the Red Chamber, Jia Baoyu was forced to leave his family because of the decline of his family. He went to the Rong Mansion to be Jia Baoyu's cousin, Lin Daiyu's personal maid, Xiren, who found Lin Daiyu's corpse and died of grief. Jia Baoyu felt deeply guilty and decided to build a Grand View Garden for Lin Daiyu and vowed to stay by her side forever. In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong led the four monks, Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand, through eighty-one difficulties and finally obtained the true scripture. In the process of obtaining the scriptures, they met all kinds of demons and devils and made many good friends. In the end, they successfully brought the scriptures back to the Tang Dynasty and Tang Sanzang also received the honor of worshipping Mount Tai. In Water Margins, Lin Chong was sentenced to death because he was framed by Marshal Gao. However, he did not give up and chose to commit suicide to protest against injustice. His sworn brother, Wu Song, killed the son of Grand Commandant Gao in order to avenge his brother and was sentenced to death. Chong Lin and Wu Song's good friend, Lu Zhishen, formed a righteous armed force in Liangshan to protect the people. In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei recruited Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang and others to help him because of his difficulties in starting a business. Together, they experienced all kinds of wars and political struggles and finally established the Shu Han Dynasty. In the process of ruling Shu Han, Liu Bei carried out a series of important policies and reforms, such as the implementation of "benevolent government","lenient government" and "governing the country by virtue". He became a famous politician and leader in Chinese history.

There was a short story in Dream of the Red Chamber called "Jia Baoyu's Memory Loss". Jia Baoyu was one of the protagonists of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. He lost his memory because of some unfortunate events. Before he lost his memory, he had a wonderful time with Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, and other girls. However, after he lost his memory, he forgot his identity and past. He could only rely on the help of Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, and the others to live. The plot was as follows: Jia Baoyu suddenly lost his memory after getting drunk. He did not know who he was or what he had done. However, his family and friends were very concerned about him and helped him search for his memories. After recovering his memories, Jia Baoyu gradually regained his consciousness and made some new friends. He regained his identity and memories of the past, and also found his love again. This short story depicted Jia Baoyu's life after losing his memory and the process of him finding himself and love again. It was also a story full of emotions and warmth, making people feel the beauty and preciousness of human nature.

Famous short novels often have a high level of symbolism. In 'The Metamorphosis', Gregor's transformation into an insect is highly symbolic of his alienation from society and his family. They also are great at creating an atmosphere. 'Heart of Darkness' creates a very dark and foreboding atmosphere of the African jungle. Moreover, they can have a universal appeal. 'A Rose for Emily' with its themes of isolation and the passage of time can be understood and related to by readers from different cultures and backgrounds.

One of the most famous short Urdu novels is 'Kali Shalwar' by Ismat Chughtai. It's well - known for its bold exploration of themes like female sexuality and society's norms in a pre - partition India context.