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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