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Is Nouveau Roman a French term?

  • No

  • Yes, it means new novel

  • Yes, it means old story

  • Yes, it means no words

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Nouveau roman is a French term that means "new novel." The term was coined in the 1950s to describe a new genre of fiction that was characterized by its experimental and avant-garde style. Nouveau roman writers rejected traditional narrative techniques in favor of more experimental approaches, such as stream of consciousness, interior monologue, and fragmentation.
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