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'''Urban fantasy''' is a sub-genre of [[fantasy]] in which the narrative takes place in a city, real or imaginary. | '''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 | + | 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. |
* [https://sf-encyclopedia.com/fe/urban_fantasy Entry at The Encyclopedia of Fantasy.] | * [https://sf-encyclopedia.com/fe/urban_fantasy Entry at The Encyclopedia 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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