What genre is paul banyan retold by James macgillivray?

"Paul Bunyan," as retold by James MacGillivray, falls within the genre of folklore and tall tales. It draws on the traditional American folk narrative style, celebrating the legendary lumberjack's larger-than-life feats and connection to nature. The story incorporates humor and exaggeration, characteristic of tall tales, and emphasizes themes of hard work and camaraderie in the American frontier.