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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": "poetry",
    "slug": "poetry",
    "name": "Poetry",
    "description": "Literary works in verse form that emphasize meter and rhythm.",
    "category": "Verse"
  },
  {
    "code": "novel",
    "slug": "novel",
    "name": "Novel",
    "description": "A long work of fiction written in prose.",
    "category": "Prose"
  },
  {
    "code": "drama",
    "slug": "drama",
    "name": "Drama",
    "description": "Literary works written in dialogue form intended for stage performance.",
    "category": "Dramatic Literature"
  },
  {
    "code": "essay",
    "slug": "essay",
    "name": "Essay",
    "description": "Prose works that express the author's personal thoughts and experiences in a free form.",
    "category": "Prose"
  },
  {
    "code": "criticism",
    "slug": "criticism",
    "name": "Criticism",
    "description": "Prose works that analyze and critique literature, art, and social issues.",
    "category": "Prose"
  },
  {
    "code": "biography",
    "slug": "biography",
    "name": "Biography",
    "description": "Non-fiction works that record the life of a real person.",
    "category": "Non-fiction"
  },
  {
    "code": "travel-writing",
    "slug": "travel-writing",
    "name": "Travel Writing",
    "description": "Literary works that record travel experiences.",
    "category": "Non-fiction"
  },
  {
    "code": "diary",
    "slug": "diary",
    "name": "Diary",
    "description": "A literary form that records daily events and thoughts in chronological order.",
    "category": "Non-fiction"
  },
  {
    "code": "oral-literature",
    "slug": "oral-literature",
    "name": "Oral Literature",
    "description": "A collective term for literary works transmitted through oral tradition.",
    "category": "Traditional Literature"
  },
  {
    "code": "fantasy",
    "slug": "fantasy",
    "name": "Fantasy",
    "description": "Stories set in fictional worlds containing magic and supernatural elements.",
    "category": "Fiction"
  },
  {
    "code": "science-fiction",
    "slug": "science-fiction",
    "name": "Science Fiction",
    "description": "Speculative fiction themed around science, technology, and future societies.",
    "category": "Fiction"
  },
  {
    "code": "mystery",
    "slug": "mystery",
    "name": "Mystery",
    "description": "A genre of detective fiction centered on solving crimes and mysteries.",
    "category": "Fiction"
  },
  {
    "code": "romance",
    "slug": "romance",
    "name": "Romance",
    "description": "Stories centered on the development of romantic relationships.",
    "category": "Fiction"
  },
  {
    "code": "horror",
    "slug": "horror",
    "name": "Horror",
    "description": "A literary genre aimed at evoking fear and anxiety in readers.",
    "category": "Fiction"
  },
  {
    "code": "historical-fiction",
    "slug": "historical-fiction",
    "name": "Historical Fiction",
    "description": "Fiction set in past historical periods.",
    "category": "Fiction"
  },
  {
    "code": "satire",
    "slug": "satire",
    "name": "Satire",
    "description": "A literary form that critically depicts social flaws and human folly.",
    "category": "Fiction"
  },
  {
    "code": "childrens-literature",
    "slug": "childrens-literature",
    "name": "Children's Literature",
    "description": "Literary works written primarily for child readers.",
    "category": "Audience-specific Literature"
  }
]