Aparallel novel is an in-universe (but often non-canonical)pastiche (or sometimessequel) piece ofliterature written within, derived from, or taking place during the framework of another work of fiction by the same or anotherauthor with respect tocontinuity.[1]
Parallel novels or "reimaginedclassics" are works of fiction that "borrow a character and fill in his story, mirror an 'old' plot, or blend the characters of one book with those of another".[2] These stories further the works of already well-known novels by focusing on a minor character and making them the major character. The revised stories may have the same setting and time frame and even the same characters.[2]
Creating parallel novels can have significant legal implications when thecopyright of the original author's work has notexpired, and a later author makes a parallel novel derived from the original author's work.[3]
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