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Literary Genres - TSV
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