Compact narrative (7)

I believe the answer is:

novella

(Other definitions for novella that I've seen before include "Composition" , "Short fictional piece" , "Slim work of fiction" , "Short fictional work" , "Long short story?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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