The novel is most closely related to romances, which served as a precursor in narrative writing. While poetry and short stories are significant, romances provided the longer, more complex storytelling that influenced the development of the novel. Examples of medieval romances include works like The Canterbury Tales and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. ;
The novel is most closely related to romances, which influenced its development with complex storytelling and character depth. Romances featured themes of adventure and love that set the groundwork for modern novels. Notable examples of romances include The Canterbury Tales and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight .
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