Realist novels are set in the real world and feature characters who are believable and relatable. The events that occur in realist novels are also plausible and could actually happen. Realist novels often explore social issues and themes, and they can be used to critique society.
Some examples of realist novels include:
* *The Scarlet Letter* by Nathaniel Hawthorne
* *Moby-Dick* by Herman Melville
* *The Huckleberry Finn* by Mark Twain
* *The Great Gatsby* by F. Scott Fitzgerald
* *To Kill a Mockingbird* by Harper Lee
Realism was a major literary movement in the 19th century, and it continues to be used by writers today. Realist novels offer readers a believable and thought-provoking look at the world around them.