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