English Literature GCSE
Epistolary Novel
What Epistolary Novel means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Epistolary Novel
A novel written as a series of documents, usually letters. While *Pride and Prejudice* is not a true epistolary novel, it uses letters extensively to advance the plot and reveal character.
Topics that use Epistolary Novel
- Pride and Prejudice (OCR GCSE)
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