All 6 Uses of
novel
in
Atlas Shrugged
Uses with a very common or rare meaning:
- "The novel of our century," said a placard.†
Chpt 1.4 *
- "Lillian, my angel," Balph Eubank drawled, "did I tell you that I'm dedicating my new novel to you?"†
Chpt 1.6
- "What is the name of your new novel?" asked the wealthy woman.†
Chpt 1.6
- -oh yes, he's here-I'll tell him that I heard you rave about his last novel at Mrs. Whitcomb's dinner!†
Chpt 1.6
- Suppose I wanted to tell you about the new novel which Balph Eubank is writing-he is dedicating it to me-would that interest you?†
Chpt 1.10
- You really liked my last novel, Mr. Taggart?†
Chpt 2.2
Definition:
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(meaning too common or rare to warrant focus) More commonly, novel is used as a noun to refer to work of fiction that is published as a book. In the form novelty, the word can refer to an inexpensive, mass-produced item of interest such as a toy, trinket, or item given away to advertise.