Noun
/ˌɛp.ɪˈstɒ.lə.ri ˈnɒv.əl/
An epistolary novel is a literary genre in which the narrative is conveyed through letters, diary entries, emails, or other forms of correspondence. This format allows authors to provide intimate insights into characters' thoughts and feelings, as well as to convey different perspectives simultaneously.
The term "epistolary novel" is relatively specialized within literary discussions and is more often found in written contexts related to literary criticism or education rather than in everyday spoken language.
The author's latest work is an epistolary novel that captures the struggles of a young woman during World War II.
Работа автора последнего времени — это эпистолярный роман, который запечатлевает борьбу молодой женщины во время Второй мировой войны.
Many classic writers, like Goethe and Austen, experimented with the epistolary novel format in their works.
Многие классические писатели, такие как Гёте и Остин, экспериментировали с форматом эпистолярного романа в своих произведениях.
An epistolary novel can provide an unusual but effective way to tell a story, blending various viewpoints into a cohesive narrative.
Эпистолярный роман может предложить необычный, но эффективный способ рассказать историю, связывая различные точки зрения в единое целое.
The term "epistolary" is often used in academic discussions, but it rarely forms idiomatic expressions on its own. However, the concept of letters and correspondence is prevalent in various idioms. Here are a few:
Pour your heart out in a letter
She decided to pour her heart out in a letter to her old friend.
Она решила выложить свое сердце на бумаге в письме своей старой подруге.
Read between the lines
In his letters, I began to learn how to read between the lines of his emotions.
В его письмах я начал учиться понимать подтекст его эмоций.
Send someone a love letter
He was so smitten that he had to send her a love letter, despite his shyness.
Он был так очарован, что просто обязан был отправить ей любовное письмо, несмотря на свою застенчивость.
Letter of intent
Before they start the project, they must submit a letter of intent outlining their goals.
Прежде чем начать проект, они должны подать письмо о намерениях, в котором будут изложены их цели.
To write someone off
After the scandal, many decided to write him off and never sent him another letter.
После скандала многие решили вычеркнуть его из своей жизни и больше не отправляли ему письма.
The term "epistolary" derives from the Latin word "epistola," meaning "letter," which in turn comes from the Greek "epistolē," meaning "message." The word "novel" comes from the Latin "novella," which means "new." Over time, the two terms combined to describe a specific narrative form focused on correspondence.