Fantasy is a genre of fiction that uses magic and the supernatural as a fundamental element of the plot, theme, and/or setting. Fantasy is different from science fiction and horror because it generally steers clear of the technological and macabre themes.
Fantasy fiction can be from ancient myths and legends to the modern works that are embraced by audiences of today. The stories involve magic, paranormal magic with gods, heroes, monsters, and adventures.
Examples of authors of Fantasy Fiction and their works are:
- J. R. R. Tolkein – The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
- C. S. Lewis – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Lewis Carroll – Alice in Wonderland
- L. Frank Baum – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
- J. K. Rowling – Harry Potter series of books
The list could go on forever with a multitude of favorites by many authors.
I offer a nice selection of Fantasy Fiction on my website – The Paper Trail in my Fantasy Fiction section.
