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In literature, what is an 'Epistolary' novel?

  1. A novel written in the form of a series of documents, usually letters
  2. A novel that features a protagonist who is an anti-hero
  3. A novel set entirely in the past
  4. A novel that breaks the fourth wall

Answer: A novel written in the form of a series of documents, usually letters

An epistolary novel is written as a series of documents. Examples include Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' and Alice Walker's 'The Color Purple'.

Topic Literary Terms
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims