An Analytical Review of Theory and Unique Features of the Novella in the Eighteenth- and Naineteenth- Century German Literatue

Abstract: Considering the new approach to teaching the German language and the tendency to use literary texts rather than ordinary ones in classes, the importance of narrative literature education, particularly the genre of the "novella" and its positive role in language learning is clear due to its unique and appealing features. All events narrated and defined in narrative literature are mainly referred to by the general term "story" (Erzählung) from which the novella themes are not excluded. And this is because there are many differences among the terms "story", "short story", "novella" and other literary genres. In German literature many stories are called "novellas" regardless of their content and forms; and the distinctive definition of the "novella" is limited to its shorter form in comparison to the novel. This superficial impression of the novella is not suitable for the most beautiful and interesting kind of narrative literature. This article aims to introduce the beauty and true nature of the novella, resulting in the improvement of the readers' understanding and impression in this regard. Apart from using these texts in German language teaching, it also intends to create a milieu in which this unique type of literature can come out of its current isolation and encourage many readers to read it.