die Erzählprosa
Translation
narrative prose, fiction
Examples
Romane und Novellen sind Formen der Erzählprosa.
Novels and novellas are forms of narrative prose.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) to be/to be considered sth. Narrative prose is... Die Erzählprosa des 19. Jahrhunderts ist sehr vielfältig.
Similar Words
die Belletristik (belles-lettres), die Fiktion (fiction)
Etymology
Composed of 'erzählen' (to tell, narrate) and 'Prosa' (prose). Literally 'narrating prose'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'telling prose' – any prose that tells a story, like a novel or short story.