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Literatur - Fiktion Genres

Hier lernen Sie einige englische Wörter zu Fiktionsgenres wie "Parodie", "schwarze Komödie" und "Familiensaga".

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a genre of fiction in which the protagonist or protagonists are thrust into a series of dangerous events that typically include violence and physical feats of daring

Action-Fiktion, Action-Roman

Action-Fiktion, Action-Roman

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a genre of literature featuring exciting, dangerous, or heroic quests and expeditions, often involving physical action and exotic locales

Abenteuerliteratur, Abenteuerroman

Abenteuerliteratur, Abenteuerroman

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a genre of fiction in which elements of comedy are combined with elements of horror, often for humorous or satirical effect

Komödie-Horror, Horrorkomödie

Komödie-Horror, Horrorkomödie

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a genre of literature, film, and other forms of media that focuses on the growth and development of a protagonist from youth to adulthood

Ex: Her debut novels include coming-of-age stories set in various small towns , each following the journey of a young protagonist as they discover themselves .
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a genre of fiction that involves a conspiracy or a conspiracy theory as a central plot element, often involving political intrigue, secret societies, or hidden organizations

Verschwörungsfiktion, Verschwörungsroman

Verschwörungsfiktion, Verschwörungsroman

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a subgenre of crime fiction that emphasizes the puzzle-solving aspect of the story and features an amateur detective, a small, usually rural setting, and little to no violence or graphic content

gemütlicher Krimi, behagliches Geheimnis

gemütlicher Krimi, behagliches Geheimnis

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a genre of fiction that deals with crimes, their detection, criminals, and their motives, typically including a protagonist who is a detective or similar investigator who solves the crime

Kriminalliteratur, Detektivroman

Kriminalliteratur, Detektivroman

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a genre of fiction literature in which a detective, or other professional or amateur sleuth, solves a crime, often involving murder, through investigation, deduction, or puzzle-solving

Krimi, Detektivroman

Krimi, Detektivroman

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a genre of crime fiction that focuses on the investigation of a crime or series of crimes, often featuring a detective who solves the mystery through logical deduction and intuition

Kriminalroman, Detektivfiktion

Kriminalroman, Detektivfiktion

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a genre of literature or art that explores sexual themes and is intended to arouse the reader or viewer

erotische Literatur, erotische Schriften

erotische Literatur, erotische Schriften

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a combination of two or more traditional genres, creating a new genre that has elements of each

Hybrid-Genre, Genre-Mischung

Hybrid-Genre, Genre-Mischung

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a genre of literature characterized by elements of horror, death, and romance, often featuring dark, supernatural themes and settings

Gothic-Fiktion, Gothische Literatur

Gothic-Fiktion, Gothische Literatur

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hardboiled
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a genre of detective fiction that features tough, cynical, and often unsympathetic protagonists who are involved in violent and gritty crimes

Hardboiled, Noir

Hardboiled, Noir

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a genre of literature in which the plot takes place in the past and often incorporates real events, people, and places alongside fictional elements

historische Fiktion, historischer Roman

historische Fiktion, historischer Roman

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a type of crime fiction story, often humorous and lighthearted, that involves a group of criminals executing a heist or theft with elaborate planning and unexpected twists

Diebesgeschichte, Raubgeschichte

Diebesgeschichte, Raubgeschichte

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chick lit
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a genre of fiction that focuses on the lives, relationships, and personal growth of women, often with a lighthearted or romantic tone

Frauenliteratur, leichte Romane für Frauen

Frauenliteratur, leichte Romane für Frauen

Ex: Some critics dismiss chick lit, but it has a wide and loyal readership .Einige Kritiker lehnen **Frauenliteratur** ab, aber sie hat ein breites und treues Publikum.
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literature that is written and published for young readers, typically ranging from infants to teenagers

Kinderliteratur, Jugendliteratur

Kinderliteratur, Jugendliteratur

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class S
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a genre of Japanese fiction that features romantic or emotional relationships between two female characters, often involving schoolgirls

Klasse S, Genre S

Klasse S, Genre S

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works of literature that have achieved enduring relevance, recognition, and popularity, and are widely regarded as masterpieces of their respective genres or periods

klassische Belletristik

klassische Belletristik

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a story that is supposed to scare people which is about unsettling and frightening events or things

Horrorgeschichte, Gruselgeschichte

Horrorgeschichte, Gruselgeschichte

Ex: He is known for his gripping horror stories that keep readers on edge .Er ist bekannt für seine packenden **Horrorgeschichten**, die die Leser in Atem halten.
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a genre of literature that aims to inspire and uplift readers by presenting characters overcoming challenges and finding hope and faith in their lives

inspirierende Fiktion, erbauliche Literatur

inspirierende Fiktion, erbauliche Literatur

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a subgenre of thriller and crime fiction that typically involves legal disputes, courtroom drama, or investigations that revolve around the legal system

Rechtsthriller, juristischer Thriller

Rechtsthriller, juristischer Thriller

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a genre of popular fiction originally published in cheap, pulp magazines in the early to mid-20th century

Pulp-Fiktion, Pulp-Literatur

Pulp-Fiktion, Pulp-Literatur

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a sub-genre of horror fiction that is inspired by the works of American author H.P. Lovecraft, and typically involves cosmic horror, supernatural entities, and the unknown

Lovecraftscher Horror, Lovecraftsches Grauen

Lovecraftscher Horror, Lovecraftsches Grauen

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a genre of literature that focuses on the everyday lives of women, often highlighting their roles as wives and mothers and exploring themes such as marriage, family, and community

häusliche Fiktion, Familienroman

häusliche Fiktion, Familienroman

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a literary genre that chronicles the lives and experiences of a family over multiple generations, often highlighting family relationships, conflicts, and secrets

Familiensaga, Familienchronik

Familiensaga, Familienchronik

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a genre of fiction that explores medical topics and themes, often including the experiences of medical professionals and patients

medizinische Fiktion, Medizinroman

medizinische Fiktion, Medizinroman

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a literary genre that uses self-reflexive techniques to draw attention to its status as a work of fiction, blurring the lines between reality and fiction

Metafiktion, Metafiktionalität

Metafiktion, Metafiktionalität

Ex: Through metafiction, the author explored themes of authorship , narrative structure , and the relationship between fiction and reality , challenging readers to think critically about the nature of storytelling .Durch **Metafiktion** erforschte der Autor Themen wie Autorschaft, Erzählstruktur und die Beziehung zwischen Fiktion und Realität und forderte die Leser heraus, kritisch über die Natur des Geschichtenerzählens nachzudenken.
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a literary genre that focuses on sailing, seafaring, and life at sea. It often includes adventures and stories set on ships and boats, with a focus on maritime culture and traditions

nautische Fiktion, maritime Literatur

nautische Fiktion, maritime Literatur

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a genre of crime fiction that emphasizes the dark and pessimistic side of life, usually featuring a protagonist who is a flawed and morally ambiguous character

Noir-Fiktion

Noir-Fiktion

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a literary genre that explores the theme of conspiracies, often involving powerful organizations or governments plotting against individuals or groups

paranoide Fiktion, paranoide Literatur

paranoide Fiktion, paranoide Literatur

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parody
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a piece of writing, music, etc. that imitates the style of someone else in a humorous way

Parodie, humoristische Nachahmung

Parodie, humoristische Nachahmung

Ex: The theater troupe performed a parody of a well-known Shakespeare play , adding comedic twists and contemporary references to the dialogue .Die Theatergruppe führte eine **Parodie** eines bekannten Shakespeare-Stücks auf, fügte dem Dialog komische Wendungen und zeitgenössische Referenzen hinzu.
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a literary genre that explores philosophical ideas and concepts through fictional stories

philosophische Fiktion, philosophischer Roman

philosophische Fiktion, philosophischer Roman

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a genre of prose fiction that depicts the adventures of a roguish hero or heroine, typically one of low social status, who lives by their wits in a corrupt society

Schelmenroman, Abenteuerroman

Schelmenroman, Abenteuerroman

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a type of novel, movie, or television show that deals with the methods the police use to solve a crime

Polizeiverfahren, Polizeiverfahrensroman

Polizeiverfahren, Polizeiverfahrensroman

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a literary genre that deals with political and social themes, usually involving power struggles, corruption, and the impact of political systems on individuals and societies

politische Fiktion, politischer Roman

politische Fiktion, politischer Roman

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a genre of literature that explores the internal thoughts, emotions, and motives of characters, often delving into complex psychological states and experiences

psychologische Fiktion, psychologischer Roman

psychologische Fiktion, psychologischer Roman

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a genre of writing that depicts everyday life as it really is, with an emphasis on realistic characters, settings, and events

literarischer Realismus, literarischer Naturalismus

literarischer Realismus, literarischer Naturalismus

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a literary genre that focuses on the romantic relationships between the characters and their emotional and often physical development towards each other

Liebesroman, romantischer Roman

Liebesroman, romantischer Roman

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a subgenre of historical romance fiction that takes place in England during the Regency era, which lasted from 1811 to 1820

Regency-Romanze, Liebesroman der Regency-Ära

Regency-Romanze, Liebesroman der Regency-Ära

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a literary genre that depicts a person, usually the protagonist, who is stranded on a deserted island or isolated location and must fend for themselves

Robinsonade, Robinson-Genre

Robinsonade, Robinson-Genre

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satire
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humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

Satire, Ironie

Satire, Ironie

Ex: Satire can be a powerful tool for social commentary and change.**Satire** kann ein mächtiges Werkzeug für sozialen Kommentar und Wandel sein.
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a genre of British fiction from the 1860s that focused on scandalous themes such as bigamy, murder, adultery, and insanity

Sensationsroman, Skandalroman

Sensationsroman, Skandalroman

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a genre of literature that presents an autobiographical account of the life of a slave, detailing the experiences of enslavement, brutality, and struggles for freedom

Sklavenerzählung, Sklavereibericht

Sklavenerzählung, Sklavereibericht

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a genre of literature that revolves around espionage and spy activities, often featuring secret agents and their missions to protect their country or organization from various threats

Spionageroman, Spionageliteratur

Spionageroman, Spionageliteratur

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thriller
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a movie, novel, etc. with an exciting plot that deals with crime

Thriller, Spannungsfilm

Thriller, Spannungsfilm

Ex: They recommended a thriller for the next movie night .Sie empfahlen einen **Thriller** für den nächsten Filmabend.
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a genre of fiction that builds tension and excitement by creating an uncertain and dangerous situation for the protagonist and other characters

Spannungsfiktion, Thriller

Spannungsfiktion, Thriller

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a genre of literature and film characterized by daring sword fights, adventurous sea voyages, and romantic themes, often set in historical periods such as the Renaissance or the Age of Exploration

Schwertkämpfer, Abenteurer

Schwertkämpfer, Abenteurer

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a literary genre that focuses on life in inner-city communities and often includes elements of crime, romance, and street culture

urbane Fiktion, urbane Literatur

urbane Fiktion, urbane Literatur

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a subgenre of horror and mystery fiction that was popular in the 1930s and 1940s, characterized by supernatural, horror, or mysterious themes

seltsame Bedrohung, mysteriöse Gefahr

seltsame Bedrohung, mysteriöse Gefahr

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a literary genre that focuses on stories set primarily in the American Old West, typically featuring cowboys, gunslingers, and other iconic figures of the American West

Western-Fiktion, Cowboy-Literatur

Western-Fiktion, Cowboy-Literatur

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whodunit
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a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end

ein Krimi, ein Whodunit

ein Krimi, ein Whodunit

Ex: The TV series became a hit for its compelling whodunit plotlines , where each episode presented a new mystery for the viewers to solve .Die TV-Serie wurde ein Hit wegen ihrer fesselnden **Krimi**-Handlungsstränge, wo jede Folge ein neues Rätsel für die Zuschauer zum Lösen präsentierte.
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a literary genre that focuses on the experiences and issues of women, often exploring themes of relationships, identity, and personal growth

Frauenliteratur, Literatur für Frauen

Frauenliteratur, Literatur für Frauen

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a literary genre that targets readers aged between 12 and 18 and explores the experiences, challenges, and issues faced by young adults

Jugendliteratur, Literatur für junge Erwachsene

Jugendliteratur, Literatur für junge Erwachsene

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a genre of literature that tells stories about LGBTQ+ characters and topics, including finding oneself, facing prejudice, and seeking acceptance and understanding

schwule Literatur, LGBTQ+ Literatur

schwule Literatur, LGBTQ+ Literatur

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a type of storytelling that focuses on showing disturbing and unsettling changes or deformities in the human body

Körperhorror, Horror des Körpers

Körperhorror, Horror des Körpers

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a genre of fiction that features stories centered on military themes, characters, or settings

Militärfiktion

Militärfiktion

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a comic play, movie, book, etc. that portrays the behaviors of a particular social class, satirizing them

Sittenkomödie, Charakterkomödie

Sittenkomödie, Charakterkomödie

Ex: Richard Brinsley Sheridan 's " The School for Scandal " satirizes 18th-century British society with sharp comedy of manners.Richard Brinsley Sheridans « The School for Scandal » verspottet die britische Gesellschaft des 18. Jahrhunderts mit einer scharfen **Sittenkomödie**.
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a genre of comedy that often deals with serious or taboo topics in a humorous or satirical way

schwarze Komödie, dunkle Komödie

schwarze Komödie, dunkle Komödie

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a literary genre that focuses on the experiences of characters in situations where they cannot find any inherent purpose or meaning

absurde Fiktion

absurde Fiktion

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