Popular Literature

Genres
PREPARED BY: GROUP 6
CASTILLO, DEIGN ROCHELLE L.
LUNA, PAULEEN JOY I.
TIBAY, RENALYN L.
 Popular literature encompasses a wide
array of genres, each catering to different
tastes and preferences of readers. These
genres are designed to be accessible and
engaging, with a focus on storytelling,
relatable characters, and entertainment.
Here are some popular literature genres.
POPULAR LITERATURE GENRES

ROMANCE SCIENCE
THRILLER FICTION
MYSTERY

FANTASY
HORROR
 ROMANCE
Romance novels resolve
around love and romantic
Examples:
relationships. They often
Romeo and Juliet by
feature themes of passion,
William Shakespeare
attraction, and emotional
connections. The Notebook by
Nicholas Sparks
Subgenres include
historical romance,
contemporary Me Before You by
romance, paranormal
Jojo Moyes
romance, and more.
 MYSTERY
Mystery novels are built
around solving a puzzle,
Examples:
crime, or enigma. They
typically involve a The Woman in White
detective or amateur by Wilkie Collins
sleuth uncovering the
truth behind a mystery. The Big Sleep by
Raymond Chandler
Subgenres include
cozy mysteries, police The Adventures of
procedurals, and legal Sherlock Holmes by
thrillers. Arthur Conan Doyle
THRILLER
Thrillers are known for
their suspenseful and Examples:
The Girl on the Train
high-stakes narrative.
by Paula Hawkins
They often feature
elements of danger, The Da Vinci Code by
tension, and intrigue. Dan Brown

The Silence of the

Subgenres include Lambs by Thomas
psychological thrillers, Harris
espionage thrillers, and
legal thrillers.
 SCIENCE FICTION
Science fiction explores Examples:
speculative concepts, often Frankeinstein by Mary
set in the future or in Shelley
alternative worlds.
Jurrasic Park by
It delves into advanced Michael Crichton
technology, space
exploration, and the impact
of scientific advancements on The Martian by
society. Andy Weir
FANTASY
Examples:
Fantasy literature introduces The Lord of the Rings
readers to magical worlds, by J.J.R. Tolkien
mythical creatures, and
extraordinary adventures. Harry Potter by J.K
Rowling
Subgenres include high The Chronicles of
fantasy, urban fantasy, and Narnia by C.S
paranormal fantasy. Lewis
 HORROR
Horror literature is Examples:
designed to evoke It by Stephen King
fear and unease in
readers. It often The Exorcist by
features William Peter Blatty
supernatural
elements, monsters, Dracula by Bram
and psychological Stoker
terrors.
Subgenres include Gothic horror,
supernatural horror, and body horror.