fantasy

Fantasy is a genre of fiction that uses magic or other supernatural elements as a main plot element, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic and magical creatures are common. Fantasy is generally distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of scientific and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three, all of which are subgenres of speculative fiction.
In popular culture, the fantasy genre is predominantly of the medievalist form. In its broadest sense, however, fantasy comprises works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians, from ancient myths and legends to many recent and popular works.
Fantasy is studied in a number of disciplines including English and other language studies, cultural studies, comparative literature, history, and medieval studies. Work in this area ranges widely, from the structuralist theory of Tzvetan Todorov, which emphasizes the fantastic as a liminal space, to work on the connections (political, historical, literary) between medievalism and popular culture.



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  1. J

    Garda Festival of Fantasy

    Not long back from Lake Garda, Italy. They had a festival and Goth type market on our first day,the locals dressed up as princesses, goblins, etc, they all wanted their photos taken and posed for the camera,due to the crowds it was hard to get a shot. This is one I got but had to clone out...
  2. RedDevil85

    Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (Blu-ray Steelbook)

    Purchase link: Amazon.co.uk - HMV UK - Zavvi - Zoom.co.uk Re-release link: Zavvi Release date: 30/09/2016 Re-release date: 21/08/2017 Status: In Stock
  3. kristianity77

    Final Fantasy XII Remaster - 2017

    This I can most definitely get on board with!
  4. newbie1

    Fantasy Basel - Swiss Comic Con

    Just back from the Swiss comic con - surprisingly tricky to get good cosplay shots with so many people around. 1. 265A1641 by Good Lux Photos, on Flickr 2. 265A1594 by Good Lux Photos, on Flickr 3. 265A1734 by Good Lux Photos, on Flickr
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