LITERARY TYPE OF SATIRE AND GENRES

Abstract

In the article is dealt with the necessity of review of classification of literary types and genres.
In addition to the definitions of the epic, lyrical and dramatic literary genres defined by Aristotle, Nikolas Boileau, Hegel, Vissarion Belinsky in the classical classification of literary genres, the author substantiates the conclusion that satire is also an independent literary genre.
For first time, satirical and humorous genres of satire are introduced in the article.