What is the longest fictional book?

There isn't one definitive answer to the question of the longest fictional book, as it depends on what you consider "fiction" and how you measure length. Here are some contenders:

By Word Count:

* "In Search of Lost Time" by Marcel Proust: This seven-volume novel is often considered the longest in terms of word count, with an estimated 1.2 million words.

* "Artamène ou le Grand Cyrus" by Madeleine de Scudéry: This 17th-century French novel is another strong contender, with an estimated 1.2 million words across its ten volumes.

By Page Count:

* "The Book of the Dead" by Alan Moore: This graphic novel is over 1,000 pages long.

* "The Infinite Jest" by David Foster Wallace: This novel clocks in at over 1,000 pages.

* "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien: This epic fantasy novel, while often considered one book, is actually a trilogy that totals over 1,200 pages.

Beyond Page Count and Word Count:

* "The Guinness Book of World Records" This annual publication is frequently described as the "longest book in the world" and is often over 500 pages long. However, it's a non-fiction book.

Ultimately, there is no single "longest fictional book" that everyone agrees on. The answer depends on how you define "fiction" and how you measure length.