BOOK GENRES: From Epic to AI traces the evolution of literary forms from ancient traditions to contemporary digital writing. Combining literary history with genre theory, the book demonstrates how genres adapt to new media, institutions, and cultural needs.
The book addresses areas often overlooked in traditional literary histories. Expanded annexes examine dramatic and performative genres through concrete examples drawn from global literary traditions. A concise taxonomy synthesizes the genre system as a whole, providing readers with a practical conceptual map for understanding the diversity and evolution of literary forms.