List of writing genres

Az rsi mfajokon bell (kzismert, szkebb rtelemben, mint az irodalmi

mfajok) a narratv technika, a hang, a tartalom s a kritikusok defincii szerint
meghatrozott mfajok vannak. Lehetnek kitalltak vagy nem kitalltak.
Formk versus mfaj
Fbb formi az irodalmi s flig irodalmi kitalciknak
Fbb formi a irodalmi, illetve nem egszben irodalmi kitalciknak:
Drma
Kpregny
(Elbeszl) Vers/dal
Mtosz
Regny
Novella
Elbeszls (rvid, pl.: fogalmazs)
Fbb mfajok
A klasszikus fbb mfajok az irodalmi alkotsoknak:
Vgjtk/komdia
Drma
Szpirodalom
Relis fikci
Romantikus regny
Szatra
Tragdia
Tragikomdia
Genre categories: fiction and nonfiction[edit]
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[edit]
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
Magical Realism story where magical or unreal elements play a natural
part in an otherwise realistic environment
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 this is 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
Mythopoeia this is fiction where characters from religious
mythology,traditional myths, folklores and history are recast into a reimagined realm created by the author.
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
Western set in the American Old West frontier and typically set in the late
eighteenth to late nineteenth century
Common genres: nonfiction[edit]
Biography/Autobiography - Narrative of a person's life. A true story about a
real person.
Essay - A short literary composition that reflects the author's 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[edit]
Literary fiction is a term used to distinguish certain fictional works that possess
commonly held qualities 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.[1][2]

Genres and subgenres[edit]

Some genres listed may reappear throughout the list, indicating cross-genre
status.[citation needed]
Adventure novel
Epic
Imaginary voyage
Lost World
Men's adventure
Milesian tale
Picaresque novel (picaresco)
Robinsonade
Apocalyptic robinsonade
Science fiction robinsonade
Sea story
Brit lit
Children's literature
Young-adult fiction
Class S
Light novel
Comic novel
Black comedy
Parody
Romantic comedy
Satire
Picaresque novel
Political satire
Education fiction
Campus novel
Campus murder mystery
School story
Varsity novel
Experimental fiction
Antinovel
Ergodic literature
Erotic fiction
Erotic romance
Picaresque novel (picaresco)
Women's erotica
Graphic Novel
Historical fiction
Historical romance
Metahistorical romance
Historical whodunnit
Holocaust novel
Plantation tradition
Prehistoric fiction
Regency novel
Regency romance
Literary fiction
Literary nonsense
Mathematical fiction
Metafiction
Nonfiction novel

Bildungsroman
Biographical novel
Autobiographical novel
Semi-autobiographical novel
I novel
Slave narrative
Contemporary slave narrative
Neo-slave narrative
Occupational fiction
Hollywood novel
Lab lit
Legal thriller
Medical fiction
Medical romance
Musical fiction
Sports fiction
Philosophical fiction
Existentialist fiction
Novel of ideas
Philosophical horror
Platonic Dialogues
Political fiction
Political satire
Pulp fiction
Quantum fiction
Religious fiction
Christian fiction
Christian science fiction
Contemporary Christian fiction
Islamic fiction
Jewish Fiction[3]
Saga
Family saga
Speculative fiction
Fantasy
By setting
Epic / High fantasy
Hard fantasy
Historical fantasy
Prehistoric fantasy
Medieval fantasy
Wuxia
Low fantasy
Urban fantasy
Paranormal romance
by Theme
Comic fantasy
Contemporary fantasy
Dark fantasy
Fantasy of manners
Heroic fantasy
Magic realism
Mythic

Horror

Paranormal fantasy
Shenmo fantasy
Superhero fantasy
Sword and sorcery

Body horror
Splatterpunk
Erotic
Gothic fiction
Southern Gothic
Psychological
Supernatural / Paranormal
Cosmic (Lovecraftian)
Ghost story
Monster literature
Jiangshi fiction
Vampire fiction
Werewolf fiction
Occult detective

Science fiction
Alien invasion
Post-apocalyptic
Cyberpunk derivatives aka Punk
Cyberpunk
Biopunk
Nanopunk
Postcyberpunk
Steampunk
Atompunk
Clockpunk
Dieselpunk
Dystopian
Hard science fiction
Military science fiction
Parallel universe aka Alternative universe
Alternative history
Scientific romance
Soft science fiction
Space opera

Speculative cross-genre fiction

Bizarro fiction
Dying Earth
Science fantasy
Planetary romance
Sword and planet
Slipstream
Weird fiction
New Weird

Suspense fiction

Crime fiction
Detective fiction
Gong'an fiction
Mystery fiction
Thriller
Mystery fiction
Legal thriller
Medical thriller
Political thriller
Spy fiction
Psychological thriller
Techno-thriller
Tragedy
Melodrama
Urban fiction
Westerns
Women's fiction
Class S
Femslash
Matron literature
Romance novel
Yaoi
Yuri
Workplace tell-all
General cross-genre
Historical romance
Juvenile fantasy
LGBT pulp fiction
Gay male pulp fiction
Lesbian pulp fiction
Lesbian erotica fiction
Paranormal romance
Romantic fantasy
Tragicomedy
Nonfiction genres[edit]
These are genres belonging to the realm of nonfiction. Some genres listed may
reappear throughout the list, indicating cross-genre status.
Biography
Memoir
Autobiographical novel
Bildungsroman
Slave narrative
Contemporary slave narrative
Neo-slave narrative
Spiritual autobiography
Creative nonfiction
Diaries and Journals
Erotic literature
Essay, Treatise
Fable, Fairy tale, Folklore
History
Popular history
People's history

Official history
Academic history
Narrative history
Whig history

Letter
Religious text
Apocalyptic
Apocrypha
Apologetics
Autograph
Biography
Autobiography
Blessing
Canon
Chant
Commentary
Confession
Covenant
Creed
Critique
Canonical Criticism
Form Criticism
Higher Criticism
Historical Criticism
Lower Criticism
Narrative Criticism
Postmodern Criticism
Psychological Criticism
Redaction Criticism
Rhetorical Criticism
Socio-scientific Criticism
Source Criticism
Textual Criticism
Cult Literature
Curse
Didactic
Dialetic
Rabbinic
Aporiaic
Elenctic
Epistle
Pauline Epistle
General Epistle
Encyclical
Gospel
Homily
History
Narrative
Genealogy
Royal
Prophetic
Koan
Lament

Law
Ceremonial
Family
Levitical
Moral
Natural
Royal Decree
Social
Lectionary
Liturgy
Manuscript
Morality Play
Mysticism
Narrative
Erotic
Historical
Horror
Pilgrim
Mystery
Redemption Story
Occult Literature
Origin Story
Parable
Prayer
Poetry
Philosophy
Philosophical Theology
Philosophy of Religion
Metaphysics
Religious Epistemology
Hebrew Poetry
Erotic
Prophecy
Blessing/Curse
Messianic Prophecy
Divinitory
Oracle
Woe Oracle
Predictive
Typology
Vision
Proverbs
Psalms
Confession
Imprecatory Psalm
Lament
Liturgy
Pilgrim Song
Praise
Prophecy
Royal Psalm
Thanksgiving
Wisdom Psalm

Revelation
Natural Revelation
Special Revelation
Scientific writing
Scripture
Sutra
Song
Dirge
Hymn
Praise
Testament
Theology
Apologetic Theology
Bibliology
Biblical Theology
Cosmology
Christology
Ecclesiology
Eschatology
Hamartiology
Pneumatology
Prolegomena
Mariology
Natural Theology
Soteriology
Theology Proper
Theo-mythology
True crime
Wisdom Literature
Woe
Buddhist texts
Lotus Sutra
Tripitaka
Christian literature
Apocrypha
Encyclical
New Testament
Old Testament
Patristic
Anti-Nicene
Post-Nicene
Pseudepigripha
Hindu Literature
Vedas
Bhagavad Gita
Islamic literature
Quran
Haddith
Jewish Literature
Torah
Nevi'im
Ketuvim
Talmud

Kabala

Incantation
Spell

Occult

Philosophy