fantasy novels
Dragons and quests
Fantasy novels are works of fiction featuring magical elements, supernatural creatures, or imaginary worlds that operate outside natural laws.
The genre ranges from epic quests in medieval-inspired settings to urban fantasies set in modern cities with hidden magic.
She devoured fantasy novels as a teenager, especially anything with dragons.
The term distinguishes these from science fiction, which grounds its speculation in technology rather than magic.
- spellsMagical utterances or intervals
- enchantmentsMagical influences or charms
- cursesSworn oaths or hexes
- loreTraditional knowledge transmitted orally
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
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Invented yet plausible storytelling
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