ESL - Genre: An Introduction

Mr. P introduces the concept of genre, explaining its definition, origin, and functions in literature. He discusses how genres like fiction, poetry, and non-fiction serve different purposes, such as enhancing communication skills or analytical abilities. The video includes examples from various genres, including science fiction, detective fiction, romantic fiction, fantasy fiction, gothic fiction, and adventure fiction, with extracts from well-known works like 'The War of the Worlds', 'Sherlock Holmes', 'Pride and Prejudice', 'Harry Potter', 'Dracula', and 'Treasure Island'.

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