A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Literary Genres."

An image of "Genre Scene", created by Jan Miel during the 1650's (Oil on copper, 22 x 35 cm).

An image of "Genre Scene", created by Norbert Van Bloemen during the 1700's (Oil on canvas, 88 x 101 cm).

An image of "Genre Scene", created by Frans Iii Franckenz (Oil on oak, 40 x 68 cm).

This site from The Victorian Web provides an elaborate overview of the life, works, and times of Charlotte Bronte. Content ranges from the genre, plot, and theme found in "Jane Eyre," to the position of middle-class women of Bronte's...

George Caleb Bingham, a painter, lived in this house from 1837-1845. During his time at this house, Bingham first sketched the Missouri River and local frontier life that later turned into his "genre" works.

Kit Pearson is a popular author of historical fiction for children, as well as other genres. Her site has descriptions of her books and biographical information.

Kit Pearson is a popular author of historical fiction for children, as well as other genres. Her site has descriptions of her books and biographical information.

Kit Pearson is a popular author of historical fiction for children, as well as other genres. Her site has descriptions of her books and biographical information.

(1608-1681) Dutch painter of portraits and genres.

French author and famous among the science-fiction genre.

(1836-1912) Dutch Painter of Classical-genre paintings such as The Conversion of Paula and The Roses of Heliogabalus'