The “Introduction” section of this book delineates the concept of minimal narrative, engaging in a detailed comparative analysis with the definitions posited by other scholars in the field of narratology. Building upon this defined foundation, the book aims to construct a comprehensive taxonomy of the various narrative genres that pervade human culture. This classification primarily pivots on the textual quality known as “modality” in semiotics, “force” in the philosophy of language, and is referred to as “textual intentionality” within the scope of this work. Before embarking on an exploration of this classification scheme, it is essential to present a historical overview of the ongoing discussions surrounding this pertinent issue.