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...

• 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"