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Literatura - Géneros de ficción

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action fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción de acción, novela de acción

adventure fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción de aventuras, novela de aventuras

ficción de aventuras, novela de aventuras

comedy horror
[Sustantivo]

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

comedia de terror, terror cómico

comedia de terror, terror cómico

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 .
conspiracy fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción de conspiración, novela de conspiración

cozy mystery
[Sustantivo]

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 policiaca acogedora

misterio acogedor, novela policiaca acogedora

crime fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

novela policíaca, ficción criminal

novela policíaca, ficción criminal

mystery fiction
[Sustantivo]

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 policíaca

ficción de misterio, novela policíaca

detective fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

novela policíaca, ficción detectivesca

novela policíaca, ficción detectivesca

erotic literature
[Sustantivo]

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

literatura erótica, escritos eróticos

literatura erótica, escritos eróticos

hybrid genre
[Sustantivo]

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

género híbrido, cruce de géneros

género híbrido, cruce de géneros

gothic fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción gótica, literatura gótica

ficción gótica, literatura gótica

hardboiled
[Sustantivo]

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

novela negra, cine negro

novela negra, cine negro

historical fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción histórica, novela histórica

caper story
[Sustantivo]

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, relato de robo

historia de atraco, relato de robo

chick lit
[Sustantivo]

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

chick lit

chick lit

Ex: Some critics chick lit, but it has a wide and loyal readership .Algunos críticos desestiman la **literatura para mujeres**, pero tiene un público lector amplio y leal.

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

literatura infantil, literatura juvenil

literatura infantil, literatura juvenil

class S
[Sustantivo]

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

clase S, género S

clase S, género S

classic fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción clásica

horror story
[Sustantivo]

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

historia de terror

historia de terror

Ex: He is known for his horror stories that keep readers on edge .Es conocido por sus **historias de terror** emocionantes que mantienen a los lectores al borde del asiento.

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 edificante

ficción inspiradora, literatura edificante

legal thriller
[Sustantivo]

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

thriller legal, suspenso judicial

thriller legal, suspenso judicial

pulp fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción pulp, literatura pulp

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, terror lovecraftiano

horror lovecraftiano, terror lovecraftiano

domestic fiction
[Sustantivo]

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, novela familiar

ficción doméstica, novela familiar

family saga
[Sustantivo]

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

saga familiar, crónica familiar

saga familiar, crónica familiar

medical fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción médica, novela médica

ficción médica, novela médica

metafiction
[Sustantivo]

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

metaliteratura, metaficción

metaliteratura, metaficción

Ex: 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 .A través de la **metaficción**, el autor exploró temas de autoría, estructura narrativa y la relación entre ficción y realidad, desafiando a los lectores a pensar críticamente sobre la naturaleza de la narración.
nautical fiction
[Sustantivo]

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, literatura marítima

ficción náutica, literatura marítima

noir fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción negra

paranoid fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción paranoica, literatura paranoica

ficción paranoica, literatura paranoica

parody
[Sustantivo]

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

parodia

parodia

Ex: The theater troupe performed parody of a well-known Shakespeare play , adding comedic twists and contemporary references to the dialogue .La compañía de teatro interpretó una **parodia** de una conocida obra de Shakespeare, añadiendo giros cómicos y referencias contemporáneas al diálogo.

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

ficción filosófica, novela filosófica

ficción filosófica, novela filosófica

picaresque novel
[Sustantivo]

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, novela de pícaros

novela picaresca, novela de pícaros

police procedural
[Sustantivo]

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

novela policíaca, película policíaca

novela policíaca, película policíaca

political fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

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, novela psicológica

ficción psicológica, novela psicológica

literary realism
[Sustantivo]

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

realismo literario, naturalismo literario

realismo literario, naturalismo literario

romance novel
[Sustantivo]

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

novela romántica, novela de amor

novela romántica, novela de amor

regency romance
[Sustantivo]

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

romance de la Regencia, novela romántica de la Regencia

romance de la Regencia, novela romántica de la Regencia

robinsonade
[Sustantivo]

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, género robinsonada

robinsonada, género robinsonada

satire
[Sustantivo]

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

sátira

sátira

Ex: Satire can be a powerful tool for social commentary and change.La **sátira** puede ser una herramienta poderosa para el comentario social y el cambio.
sensation novel
[Sustantivo]

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

novela de sensación, novela sensacional

novela de sensación, novela sensacional

slave narrative
[Sustantivo]

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 esclava, relato de esclavitud

narrativa esclava, relato de esclavitud

spy fiction
[Sustantivo]

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, novela de espionaje

ficción de espías, novela de espionaje

thriller
[Sustantivo]

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

thriller

thriller

Ex: They recommended thriller for the next movie night .Recomendaron un **thriller** para la próxima noche de cine.
suspense fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción de suspenso, novela de suspense

ficción de suspenso, novela de suspense

swashbuckler
[Sustantivo]

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

espadachín, aventurero

urban fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción urbana, literatura urbana

weird menace
[Sustantivo]

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

amenaza extraña, peligro misterioso

amenaza extraña, peligro misterioso

western fiction
[Sustantivo]

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 western, novela del oeste

ficción western, novela del oeste

whodunit
[Sustantivo]

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

novela policíaca

novela policíaca

Ex: The TV series became a hit for its whodunit plotlines , where each episode presented a new mystery for the viewers to solve .La serie de televisión se convirtió en un éxito por sus intrigantes tramas de **misterio**, donde cada episodio presentaba un nuevo misterio para que los espectadores lo resolvieran.
women's fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción femenina, literatura para mujeres

ficción femenina, literatura para 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 adultos jóvenes, literatura para adultos jóvenes

ficción para adultos jóvenes, literatura para adultos jóvenes

gay literature
[Sustantivo]

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+

literatura gay, literatura LGBTQ+

body horror
[Sustantivo]

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

horror corporal, horror del cuerpo

horror corporal, horror del cuerpo

military fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción militar

ficción militar

comedy of manners
[Sustantivo]

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

comedia costumbrista

comedia costumbrista

Ex: Richard Brinsley Sheridan 's " The School for Scandal " satirizes 18th-century British society with comedy of manners.« The School for Scandal » de Richard Brinsley Sheridan satiriza la sociedad británica del siglo XVIII con una aguda **comedia de costumbres**.
dark comedy
[Sustantivo]

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

comedia negra, humor negro

comedia negra, humor negro

absurdist fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ficción absurda

ficción absurda

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