The document discusses different literary genres from both the 21st century and earlier periods. It notes that 21st century works are often characterized as gender sensitive, technologically alluding, culturally pluralistic, and questioning conventions. Literary forms from earlier periods included oral folk narratives, songs, epics, proverbs, and rituals that conveyed beliefs and values of communities. Common genres were myths, legends, fables, tales, proverbs, riddles, and songs used during work, worship, and celebrations.