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Longest novel

The current longest novel record is 9.6 million characters, held by Marcel Proust, for À la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time). Last checked October 9, 2026.

9.6

million characters

Marcel Proust, for À la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time)

Holder
Marcel Proust, for À la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time)
Record
9.6 million characters
Exact figure
9,609,000 characters
Recognized by
Guinness World Records
Last checked
October 9, 2026

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