Literatur - Genres der Belletristik

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

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

Abenteuerfiktion, Abenteuerliteratur

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

Comedy-Horror, Horror-Komödie

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

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

Verschwörungsliteratur, Verschwörungsroman

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

kuschelige Kriminalgeschichte, leichte Krimireihe

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

Kriminalroman, Krimi

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

Kriminalfiction, Detektivroman

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, Detektivliteratur

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

erotische Literatur, Erotikwerk

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

hybrides Genre, Hybridgenre

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

gothische Fiktion, gothischer Roman

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

Hardboiled Roman, Detektivroman

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

historischer Roman, historische Fiktion

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

Raubgeschichte, Kriminalkomödie

novels that are aimed at young women, usually with a single woman as the main character

Frauenliteratur, Romane für junge Frauen

literature that is written and published for young readers, typically ranging from infants to teenagers

Kinderliteratur, Literatur für Kinder

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

Klasse S

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

klassische Fiktion, klassische Literatur

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

Horrorgeschichte, Gruselgeschichte

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, inspirierende Literatur

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

juristischer Thriller, Rechtsthriller

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

Pulp-Fiction, Populärliteratur

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

Lovecraft-Horror, kosmischer Horror

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, Hausliteratur

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

Familiengeschichte, Familiensaga

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

medizinische Fiktion, medizinischer Roman

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

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

seefahrtsliteratur, maritime Fiktion

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, Schwarze Literatur

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

paranoide Fiktion, Verschwörungsliteratur

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

Parodie

a literary genre that explores philosophical ideas and concepts through fictional stories

philosophische Fiktion, philosophischer Roman

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

pikareske Roman, Pikarski-Roman

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

Polizeiverfahren

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

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

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

literarischer Realismus, Realismus in der Literatur

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

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

Regency-Roman, Regency-Romanze

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

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

Satire, Satiren

a genre of British fiction from the 1860s that focused on scandalous themes such as bigamy, murder, adultery, and insanity

Sensation Roman, Sensationelle Roman

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

Sklavennarrativ, Sklavenbericht

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

Spionageliteratur, Spionageroman

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

Thriller, Spannungsroman

a genre of fiction that builds tension and excitement by creating an uncertain and dangerous situation for the protagonist and other characters

Spannungsroman, Thriller-Literatur

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

Degen, Abenteurer

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

urbane Fiktion, Stadtliteratur

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

seltsame Bedrohung, merkwürdige Bedrohung

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, Westernliteratur

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

Kriminalroman, Mordgeschichte

a literary genre that focuses on the experiences and issues of women, often exploring themes of relationships, identity, and personal growth

Frauenliteratur, Frauenromane

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

Jugendbuchliteratur, Literatur für junge Erwachsene

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

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

Körperhorror, Horrror des Körpers

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

militärische Fiktion, Militärroman

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

Sittenkomödie, Gesellschaftskomödie

a genre of comedy that often deals with serious or taboo topics in a humorous or satirical way

schwarze Komödie, schwarzer Humor

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

absurdische Fiktion, absurdistische Literatur