What is genre of literature?

A literary genre is a category of literary composition. Genres may be determined by literary technique, tone, content, or even (as in the case of fiction) length. The distinction between genres and other forms of literary classification (such as mode or type) is often subtle and unclear, and different systems of genre classification have been proposed.

Some common genres include:

* Fiction is a genre that tells a story that is not true. Fiction can be divided into several subgenres, such as novels, short stories, and novellas.

* Nonfiction is a genre that tells a story that is true. Nonfiction can be divided into several subgenres, such as biographies, memoirs, essays, and articles.

* Poetry is a genre that uses words to create a work of art. Poetry can be divided into several subgenres, such as sonnets, ballads, and free verse.

* Drama is a genre that tells a story through dialogue and action. Drama can be divided into several subgenres, such as tragedies, comedies, and musicals.

Literary genres are not fixed and can change over time. New genres can emerge, and existing genres can evolve and split into new ones. The classification of a literary work into a genre is often a matter of debate and interpretation, and there is no single authoritative system of genre classification.