All 5 Uses of
novel
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- The Duel_ I spent a long time, almost eight years, in the military cadet school at Petersburg, and in the novelty of my surroundings there, many of my childish impressions grew dimmer, though I forgot nothing.†
Chpt 6 (definition 1)
- Those who were hostile to the institution of elders, as a novelty, held up their heads proudly.†
Chpt 7 (definition 1) *
Uses with a very common or rare meaning:
- Possibly many of the readers of my novel will feel that in reckoning on such assistance, and being ready to take his bride, so to speak, from the hands of her protector, Dmitri showed great coarseness and want of delicacy.†
Chpt 8 (definition 2)
- Of course I can understand that it's a philosophical novel and written to advocate an idea…."†
Chpt 10 (definition 2) *
- This is not the time to begin to speak of this new passion of Ivan's, which left its mark on all the rest of his life: this would furnish the subject for another novel, which I may perhaps never write.†
Chpt 11 (definition 2)
Definitions:
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(1) (novel as in: a novel situation) new and original -- typically something considered good
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(2) (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.