fantasy narrative
Made-up world story
A fantasy narrative is a story set in an imaginary world, typically featuring magic, supernatural creatures, or other elements that depart from physical reality.
The term appears in literary criticism and publishing to distinguish the genre from realistic fiction: Her fantasy narrative drew on Celtic mythology.
Fantasy narratives range from epic quests to urban settings where magic intrudes on the everyday.
- epic questGrand-scale heroic journey
- heroOne admired for courage
- spellcastingPerforming magical incantations
- destinyPredetermined course of events
- villainWicked story antagonist
shapeshifter · transformation · trickster · prophecy · mentor · redemption arc · betrayal · blood oath · enchanted objects · forbidden love · alchemy · dragon · chosen one · lost heir · coming of age · elemental magic · courage · ancient civilization
fantasy narrativerealistic fiction
Invented yet plausible storytelling
realist novel · social realism · literary realism · slice of life · naturalism
fantasy narrativehard science fiction
Speculative fiction emphasizing accuracy
crime fiction · medical drama · police procedural · courtroom drama · journalism
fantasy narrativenonfiction
Literature about real events
documentary · reportage · news report · journalism · historical account
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