What type of book is the series unfortunate events?

The Series of Unfortunate Events is classified as a children's gothic fiction novel series written by Lemony Snicket (the pen name of Daniel Handler). The series follows the adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, who are sent to live with their distant relative Count Olaf after their parents' death in a fire. The books are known for their dark and ominous tone, frequent wordplay, and use of literary allusions.