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'''Urban fantasy''' is a sub-genre of [[fantasy]] in which the narrative has an urban setting. | '''Urban fantasy''' is a sub-genre of [[fantasy]] in which the narrative has an urban setting. | ||
| − | Works of urban fantasy are set primarily in the | + | Works of urban fantasy are set primarily in the contemporary world and contain aspects of fantasy. |
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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 02:00, 12 June 2021
Urban fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy in which the narrative has an urban setting.
Works of urban fantasy are set primarily in the contemporary world and contain aspects of fantasy.
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.
See also: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Classification of Fantasy.
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