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This document provides an overview of different literary genres and forms, including the epic, novel, and various novel genres that developed over time. It discusses the key characteristics of the epic form, including that it is usually written in verse form and focuses on the actions of a central heroic figure. It then outlines the emergence and evolution of the novel form from the 16th century onward and describes different novel genres that developed, such as the adventure novel, pastoral novel, historical novel, and psychological novel. Various examples of each genre in Estonian literature are also mentioned.Read less