Novel : a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism. Formal : done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important occasion. Ancient : belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. Customary : according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances. Traditional : existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established.