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| − | '''Urban fantasy''' is a sub-genre of [[fantasy]] in which the narrative | + | '''Urban fantasy''' is a sub-genre of [[fantasy]] in which the narrative takes place in a city, real or imaginary. |
Works of urban fantasy are set primarily in the contemporary world and contain aspects of fantasy, hence it may be considered a subset of [[Contemporary Fantasy]]. However, a present-day setting is not strictly necessary for a work of urban fantasy. Works of the genre may also take place in futuristic and historical settings, real or imagined. | Works of urban fantasy are set primarily in the contemporary world and contain aspects of fantasy, hence it may be considered a subset of [[Contemporary Fantasy]]. However, a present-day setting is not strictly necessary for a work of urban fantasy. Works of the genre may also take place in futuristic and historical settings, real or imagined. | ||
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| + | * [https://sf-encyclopedia.com/fe/urban_fantasy Entry at The Encyclopedia of Fantasy.] | ||
See also: [[Fantasy]], [[Magical Realism]], [[Classification of Fantasy]]. | See also: [[Fantasy]], [[Magical Realism]], [[Classification of Fantasy]]. | ||
Revision as of 09:18, 5 November 2021
Urban fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy in which the narrative takes place in a city, real or imaginary.
Works of urban fantasy are set primarily in the contemporary world and contain aspects of fantasy, hence it may be considered a subset of Contemporary Fantasy. However, a present-day setting is not strictly necessary for a work of urban fantasy. Works of the genre may also take place in futuristic and historical settings, real or imagined.
See also: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Classification of Fantasy.
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