The Post-Apocalyptic Genre: Definition, Characteristics, Examples and More

As both a reader and writer of post-apocalyptic fiction, I’m a big fan of the genre. And the fact that you’re here right now, possibly ushered by a Google search, suggests the same about you.

That’s good, because we’re about to take a deep dive into the post-apocalyptic genre. We’ll explore the history, common themes and characteristics, and a long list of notable works.

The Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Genre Defined

Let’s kick things off with a definition of the post-apocalyptic genre, and...