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Literary Genres - INI

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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[item.poetry]
code=poetry
slug=poetry
name=Poetry
description=Literary works in verse form that emphasize meter and rhythm.
category=Verse

[item.novel]
code=novel
slug=novel
name=Novel
description=A long work of fiction written in prose.
category=Prose

[item.drama]
code=drama
slug=drama
name=Drama
description=Literary works written in dialogue form intended for stage performance.
category=Dramatic Literature

[item.essay]
code=essay
slug=essay
name=Essay
description=Prose works that express the author's personal thoughts and experiences in a free form.
category=Prose

[item.criticism]
code=criticism
slug=criticism
name=Criticism
description=Prose works that analyze and critique literature, art, and social issues.
category=Prose

[item.biography]
code=biography
slug=biography
name=Biography
description=Non-fiction works that record the life of a real person.
category=Non-fiction

[item.travel-writing]
code=travel-writing
slug=travel-writing
name=Travel Writing
description=Literary works that record travel experiences.
category=Non-fiction

[item.diary]
code=diary
slug=diary
name=Diary
description=A literary form that records daily events and thoughts in chronological order.
category=Non-fiction

[item.oral-literature]
code=oral-literature
slug=oral-literature
name=Oral Literature
description=A collective term for literary works transmitted through oral tradition.
category=Traditional Literature

[item.fantasy]
code=fantasy
slug=fantasy
name=Fantasy
description=Stories set in fictional worlds containing magic and supernatural elements.
category=Fiction

[item.science-fiction]
code=science-fiction
slug=science-fiction
name=Science Fiction
description=Speculative fiction themed around science, technology, and future societies.
category=Fiction

[item.mystery]
code=mystery
slug=mystery
name=Mystery
description=A genre of detective fiction centered on solving crimes and mysteries.
category=Fiction

[item.romance]
code=romance
slug=romance
name=Romance
description=Stories centered on the development of romantic relationships.
category=Fiction

[item.horror]
code=horror
slug=horror
name=Horror
description=A literary genre aimed at evoking fear and anxiety in readers.
category=Fiction

[item.historical-fiction]
code=historical-fiction
slug=historical-fiction
name=Historical Fiction
description=Fiction set in past historical periods.
category=Fiction

[item.satire]
code=satire
slug=satire
name=Satire
description=A literary form that critically depicts social flaws and human folly.
category=Fiction

[item.childrens-literature]
code=childrens-literature
slug=childrens-literature
name=Children's Literature
description=Literary works written primarily for child readers.
category=Audience-specific Literature