Question

Which of the following is the best definition of a “regional novel”? a novel that focuses on a particular social issue a novel that is published and released for a specific regional audience a novel that reveals the character of a particular place a novel that makes a point of jumping from one region to another in its telling

Answer 1

Answer:

A novel that reveals the character of a particular place.

Explanation:

A "Regional novel" is a type of topographic novel emphasizes on the history, culture, characters, customary beliefs and dialects of a particular region with a nostalgic sense distinguishing their life and other aspects of their culture. The author always has a sense of longingness in this kind of novel as most probably it is reminiscent of his past memories. Thus, it is set in particular region describing the culture, history, lifestyle and most importantly the people who inhabit it and their mannerism. The aim of writing these novels is to provide an identity to the region and their aestheticism.