the very first novel

One of the earliest vampire novels is 'The Vampyre' by John Polidori. It was published in 1819. This work was highly influential in shaping the modern vampire genre.

One of the earliest contenders for the very first fantasy novel is 'The Epic of Gilgamesh'. It contains elements such as mythical creatures and heroic quests which are typical of the fantasy genre. It dates back to ancient Mesopotamia and has influenced countless works that followed in the realm of fantasy literature.

Some might argue that 'Le Morte d'Arthur' by Sir Thomas Malory could also be considered an early English novel. It tells the tales of King Arthur and his knights. It has a complex narrative structure and is full of adventure, battles, and tales of honor. However, 'The Canterbury Tales' is more commonly regarded as the first due to its influence on the development of the English language and literature.

Well, 'The very first detective novel' is 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue'. Poe's work was revolutionary. It set the stage for future detective stories. It had the classic mystery elements - a strange crime, an astute detective, and a process of logical deduction. This novel made the detective genre popular and inspired countless other writers to explore the world of crime - solving in their works.

It's often considered to be 'We' by Yevgeny Zamyatin. This novel was one of the early works exploring dystopian themes.

The initial Goosebumps novel was 'Welcome to Dead House'. This book introduced readers to the creepy and exciting world that Goosebumps is known for.

The writer of the very first vampire novel was John Polidori. His 'The Vampyre' was a groundbreaking work in the field of vampire literature. It was published in the early 19th century and became the foundation for the development of vampire - themed literature that followed.

Yes, the first Hannibal Lecter novel, 'Red Dragon', is quite popular. It has been widely read and has a large fan base. Its popularity led to it being adapted into movies, which further increased its reach.

Well, 'the very first true crime novel' might be 'The Newgate Calendar'. This work was important because it started a trend. It detailed the stories of criminals from Newgate Prison. It had a big impact on how people thought about crime and criminals at that time. And it also inspired later writers to explore real - life criminal cases in their writing.

For 'The Odyssey', it was written by Homer. His works have been studied for centuries for their literary merit and their contribution to the development of various genres, including fantasy.