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'''Urban fantasy''' is a sub-genre of [[fantasy]] in which the narrative has an urban setting.
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'''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 real world and contain aspects of fantasy.
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Works of urban fantasy are usually set in the contemporary world, 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.
  
A contemporary 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]].  

Latest revision as of 09:24, 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 usually set in the contemporary world, 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.

See also: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Classification of Fantasy.



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