Most Popular Genres in Fiction


Posted August 7, 2018 by kimpeavley

Novels are crafted using basic genres system. There are various genres that describes a novel. Also, there are famous and noteworthy authors for each of these genres.

 
Novels are crafted using basic genres system. There are various genres that describes a novel. Also, there are famous and noteworthy authors for each of these genres.

There are two basic genres in the literary works, which are: fiction and non-fiction. Non-fiction genre is based on real events or occurrences that have happened in past or that are existing. It also includes biographies and autobiographies of people. Whereas, fiction is based on all imaginary things that the author builds. The type of character, storyline, themes and settings depends upon the selected genre. Each of these genres has different requirement and are built upon the basic necessities that the genre demands. Let us now look at the sub-genres of fiction.

Romance: These stories are all about stories at a romantic note. The romantic stories depend upon style, sensual factor and relationships. Each storyline has a distinct approach where not every story has a happy ending. Some have harsh and heart breaking ending too. Bit, all these depends upon the story created by the author. Some of the renowned pieces of this genre are Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Bared to You by Sylvia Day and many more.

Action Adventure: Any story that is dependent on protagonist put in physical danger by antagonist is included in action adventure. Action adventure stories depend upon strong characters, action events and suspense. These stories are exaggerated version that are carried out by various action and adventure events. The suspense factor keeps the reader engaged and curious about the next coming things. Some of the noteworthy creations in this genre are A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, Guliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, and many more.

Horror or Paranormal: These novels are high pitched novels made to scare the readers. The events and occurrences in the book are suspicious that can create fear within readers. The main aspects of this genre are suspense, fearful events and strong characters. The main aim in this kind of story is that the protagonist must overcome the supernatural power through the series of action and adventurous events. Some of the best creations in this category are Salem Lot by Stephen King, Pet Sematary by Stephen King, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and many more.

Historical: This fictional genre takes up the story based on historic setting and fictional characters. The romantic love stories in this genre are often about a conflicted love story created on the basis of fictional story. This genre is based on the historic events but the entire story is created on imaginary characters. This means that it is a blend of fiction and non-fiction at the same time where sometimes only places may be non-fictional. Some of the notable creations in this genre are War of Peace by Leo Tolstoy, I, Claudius by Robert Graves, Beloves by Toni Morrison and many more.

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