Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [concepts in the arts and humanities]
5. [genres in literature and performing arts]
6. [genres for literature]
7. travel literature

Anotations

Scope note:

Literature written by travelers, typically describing interesting or exotic places, the inhabitants, and adventures; often illustrated. The genre differs from "travel guidebooks" in not necessarily advising about lodging, food, and sights to see.