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Glossary entry

Italian term or phrase:

romanzo autoconclusivo

English translation:

standalone novel

Added to glossary by Maria Burnett
Jul 21, 2020 13:52
4 yrs ago
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Italian term

romanzo autoconclusivo

Italian to English Art/Literary Poetry & Literature book
I know it means without sequels, but is there a term in English to express this concept?
Thank you in advance.
Proposed translations (English)
4 +5 standalone novel
4 +1 self-contained novel

Proposed translations

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standalone novel

"A standalone novel and a series of novels are quite different forms to publish and write. Selling your novel is easier if you understand the unique marketing qualities of each, and how publishers handle and receive them differently."
https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/the-essential-guide-...
Peer comment(s):
agree Mark Pleas
7 mins
agree philgoddard
9 mins
agree Isabella Nanni
9 mins
agree Kathryn Jones
15 hrs
agree martini
18 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "thank you so much"
+1
3 mins

self-contained novel

This would do it I think
Self-contained Fantasy novels? : Fantasy - Redditwww.reddit.com › comments › se...
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63 votes, 43 comments. Are there any really good fantasy novels that aren't a part of a series, or if they are, the story is self contained and …
Peer comment(s):
agree Barbara Cochran, MFA : https://www.goodreads.com/questions/486395-is-this-a-self-co...
7 mins
Thanks Barbara
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