This is the 5773rd most frequent German word.
briefroman
A "briefroman" is an epistolary novel, written as a series of letters.
The term 'Briefroman' is used to refer to a genre of literature, emphasizing its overarching form and thematic content.
Der Briefroman ist eine literarische Form, die oft persönliche Erzählungen enthält.
The epistolary novel is a literary form that often contains personal narratives.
The word 'Briefroman' here refers to a specific example of the literary genre, indicating the activity of reading and the object of study.
Ich lese gerade einen Briefroman von einem bekannten deutschen Autor.
I am currently reading an epistolary novel by a well-known German author.
The term 'Briefroman' is used conceptually to discuss how the literary form operates in conveying narratives through correspondence.