Literary Genres: " The Technique, Tone & Content of Literary Composition "

by Paul F. Kisak

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 distinctions between genres and categories are flexible and loosely defined, often with subgroups. The most general genres in literature are (in loose chronological order) epic, tragedy, comedy, and creative nonfiction. They can all be in the form of prose or poetry. Additionally, a genre such as satire, allegory or pastoral might appear in any of the above, not only as a subgenre, but as a mixture of genres. Finally, they are defined by the general cultural movement of the historical period in which they were composed. This book discusses over 40 forms of literary genres that have survived the test of time and considered classics in literature. Any writer or reader is served well to know and study these genres. This book is designed to be a reference and provide an overview of the topic and give the reader a structured knowledge to familiarize yourself with the topic at the most affordable price possible. The accuracy and knowledge is of an international viewpoint as the edited articles represent the inputs of many knowledgeable individuals and some of the most current knowledge on the topic, based on the date of publication.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1533203156
• ISBN13: 9781533203151
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"