Classifications of literature The following is a list of genres in literature. Further information: Literature A literary genre is a category, type or class of literature. Major forms of literature[edit] The major forms of Literature are: Novel Poem Drama Short story Novella Myths Graphic Novel Various works of literature are written in and further categorized by genre. Sometimes forms are used interchangeably to define genre. However, a form, e.g., a novel or a poem, can be written in any genre. Genre is a label that characterizes elements a reader can expect in a work of literature. The major forms of literature can be written in various genres. Genre is a category characterized by similarities in style, or subject matter. The classic major genres of Literature are: Drama Romance Satire Tragedy Comedy Tragicomedy Genre categories: fiction and nonfiction Genre may fall under one of two categories: Fiction and Nonfiction. Any genre can be either: a work of Fiction (nonfactual descriptions and events invented by the author) or a work of Nonfiction (a communication in which descriptions and events are understood to be factual). Common genres: fiction Subsets of genres, known as common genres, have developed from the archetypes of genres in written expression. The common genres included in recommended Literaturin verse or prose, usually for theatrical performance, where conflicts and emotion are expressed through dialogue and action Classic – fiction that has become part of an accepted literary canon, widely taught in schools Comic/Graphic Novel – scripted fiction told visually in artist drawn pictures, usually in panels and speech bubbles Crime/Detective – fiction about a committed crime, how the criminal gets caught, and the repercussions of the crime Fable – narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans; legendary, supernatural tale Fairy tale – story about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children Fanfiction – fiction written by a fan of, and featuring characters from, a particular TV series, movie, etc. Fantasy – fiction with strange or otherworldly settings or characters; fiction which invites suspension of reality Fiction narrative – literary works whose content is produced by the imagination and is not necessarily based on fact Fiction in verse – full-length novels with plot, subplot(s), theme(s), major and minor characters, in which the narrative is presented in verse form (usually free verse) Folklore – the songs, stories, myths, and proverbs of a people or folk as handed down by word of mouth Historical fiction – story with fictional characters and events in a historical setting Horror – fiction in which events evoke a feeling of dread and sometimes fear in both the characters and the reader Humor – Usually a fiction full of fun, fancy, and excitement, meant to entertain and sometimes cause intended laughter; but can be contained in all genres Legend – story, sometimes of a national or folk hero, that has a basis in fact but also includes imaginative material Metafiction – also known as romantic irony in the context of Romantic works of literature, uses self-reference to draw attention to itself as a work of art, while exposing the truth of a story Mystery – fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets Mythology – legend or traditional narrative, often based in part on historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism; often pertaining to the actions of the gods Poetry – verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that creates emotional responses Realistic fiction – story that is true to life Science fiction – story based on impact of actual, imagined, or potential science, usually set in the future or on other planets Short story – fiction of such brevity that it supports no subplots Suspense/Thriller – fiction about harm about to befall a person or group and the attempts made to evade the harm Tall tale – humorous story with blatant exaggerations, swaggering heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance Common genres: nonfiction Biography/Autobiography - Narrative of a persons life. A true story about a real person. Essay - A short literary composition that reflects the authors outlook or point. Narrative nonfiction - Factual information presented in a format which tells a story. Speech - Public address or discourse. Textbook - Authoritative and detailed factual description of a topic. Reference book - Dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, etc. Literary fiction vs. genre fiction Literary fiction is a term used to distinguish certain fictional works that possess commonly held qualities that constitute literary merit. Genre works are written with the intent of fitting into a specific literary genre in order to appeal to readers and fans already familiar with that genre. Literary fiction may fit within a classification of market fiction, but also possesses generally agreed upon qualities such as elegantly written, lyrical, and ... layered that appeals to readers outside genre fiction. Literary fiction has been defined as any fiction that attempts to engage with one or more truths or questions, hence relevant to a broad scope of humanity as a form of expression. There are many sources that help readers find and define literary fiction and genre fiction.
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