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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"