Literatura - Géneros de ficción

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

ficción de acción, novela de acción

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

ficción de aventura, literatura de aventuras

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

horror cómico, comedia de terror

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

ficción de conspiración, novela de conspiración

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

misterio acogedor, novela de misterio suave

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

ficción criminal, novela de crimen

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

ficción de misterio, novela de misterio

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

ficción detectivesca, novela de misterio

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

literatura erótica, obra erótica

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

género híbrido, tipo híbrido

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

ficción gótica, novela gótica

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

novela negra, literatura policial

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

ficción histórica, novela histórica

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

historia de atraco, comedia criminal

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

chick lit

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

literatura infantil, literatura para niños

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

clase S

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

ficción clásica, literatura clásica

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

historia de terror

a genre of literature that aims to inspire and uplift readers by presenting characters overcoming challenges and finding hope and faith in their lives

ficción inspiradora, literatura inspiradora

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

thriller legal, novela legal

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

ficción pulp, literatura pulp

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

horror lovecraftiano, horror cósmico

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

ficción doméstica, literatura doméstica

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

saga familiar, novela familiar

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

ficción médica, novela médica

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

metaficción

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

ficción náutica, narrativa náutica

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

ficción negra, novela negra

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

ficción paranoica, ficción de conspiración

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

parodia

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

ficción filosófica, novela filosófica

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

novela picaresca, narrativa picaresca

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

novela policíaca, película policíaca

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

ficción política, novela política

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

ficción psicológica, literatura psicológica

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

realismo literario, realismo en la literatura

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

novela de romance, novela romántica

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

romance de regencia, novela de regencia

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

robinsonada

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

sátira

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

novela de sensaciones, novela sensacionalista

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

narrativa de esclavos, relato de esclavos

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

ficción de espías, literatura de espionaje

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

thriller

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

ficción de suspense, novela de suspense

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

espadachín, aventurero

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

ficción urbana, literatura urbana

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

amenaza extraña, menace rara

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

ficción del oeste, novela del oeste

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

novela policíaca

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

ficción femenina, literatura de mujeres

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

ficción para jóvenes adultos, literatura juvenil

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

literatura gay, literatura LGBTQ+

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

horror corporal, horror del cuerpo

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

ficción militar, novela militar

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

comedia costumbrista

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

comedia oscura, humor negro

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

ficción absurdista, literatura absurda