What was the first novel written in the present tense?

Question

Although many novels are still written in the past tense, it seems that many other novels nowadays are written in the present tense. When did this begin?**What was the first novel written primarily in the present tense?**Some clarifications: I am referring to novels written mostly in the present tense, so a novel written in the past tense with a few present tense verbs sprinkled in does not count. I realize that "novel" does not necessarily have a clear definition; thus, there may be multiple answers.I refer specifically to the English language. In this context, I would define the English language as beginning with "Le Morte d'Arthur," which is also often considered the first English novel (which is why I begin here). Thus, I am talking specifically about English novels beginning with and following Le Morte d'Arthur.

Answer 1

The first novel written in the present tense was "Bleak House" https://thewritepractice.com/past-tense-vs-present-tense/

Answer 2

The first. novel that was written and published in present tense is "Rabbit, Run"