A classification system that categorizes literary works by form and content.
Overview
Literary Genres
Literary genres are a classification system that categorizes literary works based on their form, technique, content, and tone. From basic forms such as poetry, prose, and drama to content-based classifications like fantasy, mystery, and romance, the system has a multilayered structure. Genre boundaries are flexible, with new genres emerging and existing ones evolving over time.
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| code | slug | name | description | category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| poetry | poetry | Poetry | Literary works in verse form that emphasize meter and rhythm. | Verse |
| novel | novel | Novel | A long work of fiction written in prose. | Prose |
| drama | drama | Drama | Literary works written in dialogue form intended for stage performance. | Dramatic Literature |
| essay | essay | Essay | Prose works that express the author's personal thoughts and experiences in a free form. | Prose |
| criticism | criticism | Criticism | Prose works that analyze and critique literature, art, and social issues. | Prose |
| biography | biography | Biography | Non-fiction works that record the life of a real person. | Non-fiction |
| travel-writing | travel-writing | Travel Writing | Literary works that record travel experiences. | Non-fiction |
| diary | diary | Diary | A literary form that records daily events and thoughts in chronological order. | Non-fiction |
| oral-literature | oral-literature | Oral Literature | A collective term for literary works transmitted through oral tradition. | Traditional Literature |
| fantasy | fantasy | Fantasy | Stories set in fictional worlds containing magic and supernatural elements. | Fiction |
| science-fiction | science-fiction | Science Fiction | Speculative fiction themed around science, technology, and future societies. | Fiction |
| mystery | mystery | Mystery | A genre of detective fiction centered on solving crimes and mysteries. | Fiction |
| romance | romance | Romance | Stories centered on the development of romantic relationships. | Fiction |
| horror | horror | Horror | A literary genre aimed at evoking fear and anxiety in readers. | Fiction |
| historical-fiction | historical-fiction | Historical Fiction | Fiction set in past historical periods. | Fiction |
| satire | satire | Satire | A literary form that critically depicts social flaws and human folly. | Fiction |
| childrens-literature | childrens-literature | Children's Literature | Literary works written primarily for child readers. | Audience-specific Literature |
- Category:Literary genres - Wikipedia (Japanese) wikipedia
- Literary genre - Wikipedia wikipedia
- List of genres - Wikipedia wikipedia