Travel genre, satire, children fiction, adult fiction.
Gulliver's Travels is primarily a satire that uses the structure and conventions of an epic to critique society and human nature. While it incorporates elements of both genres, its main purpose is to mock and expose the follies and vices of 18th-century English society through fictional narratives.
Satire, I think.
Gulliver's Travels is a satire.
Fantasy Adventure
A mock epic is a parody of a regular epic poem. A characteristic of a mock epic is a hero that is larger than life.
Epic is a long narrative poem and mock epic is type of an epic about holding a person up to
Don Quixote is considered a mock epic as it parodies the conventions of traditional epic poetry by depicting a delusional and comical knight-errant, Don Quixote, on his misguided quests. While it does contain elements of romance, such as the chivalric ideals pursued by the protagonist, the primary focus is on satirizing the epic genre.
Satire is a literary technique that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock individuals, society, or politics in order to provoke change or highlight flaws and absurdities. It often involves making fun of serious issues to highlight their shortcomings or bring attention to societal problems.
A humorous poem about an unimportant matter.
The Dunciad, The Rape of the Lock, and Homer
A mock epic convention is a literary device where a trivial or mundane subject is treated with the grandeur and epic style typically reserved for more serious or heroic themes. This creates a humorous effect by exaggerating the significance of the trivial subject.
An epic is a long narrative poem that portrays the deeds of a hero on a grand scale, often incorporating elements of mythology or legendary figures. A mock epic is a satirical work that imitates the style and conventions of an epic poem, but portrays a trivial or mundane subject matter instead of heroic deeds. Mock epics use humor and irony to critique aspects of society or human nature.
Alexander Pope's "Rape of the Lock".
The Hasty Pudding is considered a mock epic because it takes ordinary, everyday actions and elevates them to epic proportions through language, structure, and exaggeration. It satirizes the conventions of epic poetry by applying them to mundane subjects, such as making a simple meal like pudding seem like a grand adventure.
Amusing satire is often referred to as parody. It involves using humor and wit to mock or imitate a specific genre, work of art, or individual in a playful or humorous way.
Mock-heroic