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18 mag 2021 · Here are some of the most common types of fantasy genres and subgenres that you need to know about if you want to understand the current fantasy book landscape. While definitions for fantasy genres and subgenres are generally well-defined, they will continue to shift.
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6 ago 2021 · A Complete Overview of 18 Fantasy Subgenres. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Aug 6, 2021 • 5 min read. The broad tent of fantasy literature has spawned many fantasy subgenres that range from mythical and gritty to modern and otherworldly.
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- Anthropomorphic Fantasy 🦊
- Arcanepunk Fantasy ✨🔬
- Arthurian Fantasy 👑
- Assassin Fantasy 🔪
- Christian Fantasy ✝️
- Coming-Of-Age Fantasy 👦➡️👨
- Crossworlds Fantasy 🔄 🌎
- Dragon Fantasy 🐉
- Dying Earth Fantasy 🌎😵
What it says on the tin — stories in this subgenre take place in an alternate version of history. Perhaps it’s a timeline in which something important was never invented, or a certain historical figure never existed. Alternate history can range from fairly realistic changes to a completely different, fantastical world, as in Lord of the Rings(which...
This subgenre involves animals taking on human qualities. Whether that means standing upright and speaking to other humans, or simply acting “human” among themselves (i.e. the residents of Zootopia), there needs to be something to set them apart from typical animals. Many types of fantasy have anthropomorphic elementseven if they themselves would n...
The “arcanepunk” world is one in which magic and science exist side-by-side, though not always harmoniously. Indeed, it’s quite the opposite: they are often opposing forces of roughly equal power, because the magic in these worlds is typically imperfect and difficult to actually control. Arcanepunk tends to be a bit darker in tone (some would descr...
As you’d expect, Arthurian fantasy are stories inspired by the legends of King Arthur. From Excalibur to the Holy Grail, and the battle against Lancelot for Lady Guinevere’s affections, the stories of King Arthur are well-known and provide a solid homebase for many fantasy stories. Must-read: The Mists of Avalonby Marion Zimmer Bradley
Again, you can pretty much figure out the contents of this subgenre from the name. There’s usually some kind of political struggle and an assassin (or a whole band of assassins) hired to do someone’s dirty work — but of course, it’s never quite so simple as shooting a poison dart at the target’s throat and disappearing into the night. Not least bec...
We’re not necessarily talking about super-sanitized, church-friendly fantasy here, but rather stories that explore traditional Christian themes and ideas. One of the most famous examples of Christian fantasy is of course C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narniaseries, in which Aslan is a Jesus-like figure and Narnia itself represents heaven. Must-read: A W...
Ah, the bildungsroman: where would fantasy be without it? Again, though few tales are classified exclusively as coming-of-age, many have such elements about them. The main character typically starts out young, naïve, and yearning for adventure — which he or she gets. By the end of that adventure (or series of adventures), our protagonist has mature...
This subgenre involves characters being transported from their own world into another one that’s full of strange and/or magical phenomena. Again, Chronicles of Narnia is an eminent example of this, as is Alice in Wonderland. Both of these works can also be classified as portal fantasies (see below). However, not every crossworlds fantasy is a porta...
Here there be dragons. Whether they’re friends, enemies, or vital forms of transport, dragons play a major role in all works of this subgenre. Must-read: Temeraireby Naomi Novik
Dying earth fantasy consists of a world so dystopian (or post-apocalyptic) that the earth itself is on the way out. Laws of nature will have changed; often, the sun has been blocked out or is fading away, all living things are dying, and there’s very little hope for humanity (or whatever species features in the story). Dying earth attempts to make ...
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7 apr 2024 · Explore the vast world of fantasy subgenres, from epic and urban fantasy to lesser-known realms like mythpunk and silkpunk. Discover the magic, mystery, and diversity of each subgenre in our comprehensive guide.
1 ott 2021 · History of Fantasy and Subgenres and Types of Fantasy in Literature - 2024 - MasterClass. What Is the Fantasy Genre? History of Fantasy and Subgenres and Types of Fantasy in Literature. For many readers, literary fiction provides desperately needed escapism so they can endure the difficulties of everyday life.
There are four different ways magical worlds are structured, and every subgenre falls into one of them: unique world, alternate world, paranormal, and cross-worlds. Image via Pixabay. 1. Unique world fantasy subgenres. This is the type of built-from-scratch fantasy world that usually first springs to mind.
In particular you’ll find: A breakdown of the sub genres of fantasy. A comprehensive list of fantasy genres. Examples of books from different fantasy subgenres. And plenty of advice on writing in the genre. Let’s dive in. What Is The Fantasy Genre? Let’s start with a simple definition.
