The article discusses the concept of genre in contemporary linguistic and literary theory, highlighting its dynamic development and the challenges it faces. The author, Bożena Witosz, explores the integration of linguistic and literary perspectives on genre, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary dialogue to develop a coherent theory of genre. She argues that the concept of genre should be understood as a flexible and open category, influenced by both internal linguistic structures and external cultural contexts. The article delves into the theoretical foundations of genre, including the work of M. Bakhtin and the theory of prototypes, and discusses the practical implications for linguistic and literary analysis. Witosz also addresses the complexities of genre in modern texts, where genres often blend and transform, challenging traditional taxonomic approaches. She concludes by suggesting that a synthetic approach to genre, combining linguistic and literary perspectives, could provide a more comprehensive understanding of textual phenomena.The article discusses the concept of genre in contemporary linguistic and literary theory, highlighting its dynamic development and the challenges it faces. The author, Bożena Witosz, explores the integration of linguistic and literary perspectives on genre, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary dialogue to develop a coherent theory of genre. She argues that the concept of genre should be understood as a flexible and open category, influenced by both internal linguistic structures and external cultural contexts. The article delves into the theoretical foundations of genre, including the work of M. Bakhtin and the theory of prototypes, and discusses the practical implications for linguistic and literary analysis. Witosz also addresses the complexities of genre in modern texts, where genres often blend and transform, challenging traditional taxonomic approaches. She concludes by suggesting that a synthetic approach to genre, combining linguistic and literary perspectives, could provide a more comprehensive understanding of textual phenomena.