Yes, "Rikki-tikki-tavi" is a short story by Rudyard Kipling and is considered a work of literature. It is a classic tale that is often included in children's literature collections.
The short story Rikki-tikki-tavi would fit into the genre of childrens adventure stories.
The prefix sub- means "under," or "lesser." A sub-genre is a genre within a genre, that is a specific category within a more general one. For example, within the genre of Juvenalia, or "children's literature," a sub-genre might be books specifically intended for pre-teen boys.
the genre is children's literature
Another genre (distinctive type of writing in literature) is the short story.
The battle of Dorking is credited with starting the genre of invasion literature. This genre typically explores themes of national defense, warfare, and the impact of foreign invasion on society.
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The genre of Car Trouble is young adult literature.
"Detective novel" is an example of a genre.