
Saga
Literary Length
Used to describe stories spanning large time frames or detailed plots within literature.

Her latest book is a saga that spans five generations of women.
Emotional Depth
Often implies a depth of character development and emotional investment in a story.

Reading the intergenerational saga, you really feel connected to every character's journey.
Not Always Factual
A saga doesn't have to be based on true events, it can also be fictional.

The fantasy saga took readers to an entirely new world of dragons and magic.
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ChronicleEpicFableHistoryLegendNarrativeStoryTale
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