saga
/ˈsɑ:gə; `sɑɡə/ n
1 long story of heroic deeds, esp of Icelandic or Norwegian heroes 长篇英雄故事, 萨迦（尤指冰岛或挪威的英雄的）.
2 story of a long series of events or adventures, esp one involving several generations of people （情节曲折或惊险的）长篇故事（尤指家世小说）
The Forsyte Saga 《福赛特世家》
His biography is a saga of scientific research. 他的传记就是一部科研记实.
(joc 谑) the latest episode in her house-hunting saga 在她寻找住房漫长过程中最近发生的新鲜事.