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[[Image:Rubens.jpg|thumb|The [[Iliad]], Achilles and Hector]]Fantasy, a [[genre]] of [[narrative]] [[fiction]], originates from supernatural elements, like magic. Although sometimes coupled with the [[science fiction]] genre, fantasy deals with elements thought to be generally impossible.<ref name="Fantasy Literature">Kelleghan, Fiona. Classics Of Science Fiction And Fantasy Literature. Pasadena, Calif: Salem Press, 2002. eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 1 July 2015.</ref> In comparison, science fiction deals with elements that have not been proven but could potentially happen. | [[Image:Rubens.jpg|thumb|The [[Iliad]], Achilles and Hector]]Fantasy, a [[genre]] of [[narrative]] [[fiction]], originates from supernatural elements, like magic. Although sometimes coupled with the [[science fiction]] genre, fantasy deals with elements thought to be generally impossible.<ref name="Fantasy Literature">Kelleghan, Fiona. Classics Of Science Fiction And Fantasy Literature. Pasadena, Calif: Salem Press, 2002. eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 1 July 2015.</ref> In comparison, science fiction deals with elements that have not been proven but could potentially happen. | ||
The | The earlier works of fantasy, such as the [[Iliad]] and the [[Odyssey]], contributed prominent elements to the modern day genre, such as themes of transformation and journeys to exotic lands.<ref>Kelleghan, 2002</ref> Because of its lengthy and rich heritage, fantasy is believed to be the antecedent of other literary genres.<ref>Kelleghan, 2002</ref> | ||
Fantasy is notable as the only form of literature that consistently blurs the boundaries between adult fiction and children’s fiction.<ref>Sanchez, Matt. "Genre Fiction As Literature - Fantasy - Page 2." Genre Fiction As Literature - Fantasy - Page 2. 2005. Web. 2 July 2015. <http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/Spring05/Sanchez/fantasy2.htm></ref> In recent years, fantasy has conquered box offices and best seller lists. Novels, and novel based films, like the ''Harry Potter'' and the ''Lord of the Rings'' series, have made the genre popular in modern culture. Fantasy also plays a major role in the video gaming world. Players have the potential ability to write their own storylines through interactions within different games. | Fantasy is notable as the only form of literature that consistently blurs the boundaries between adult fiction and children’s fiction.<ref>Sanchez, Matt. "Genre Fiction As Literature - Fantasy - Page 2." Genre Fiction As Literature - Fantasy - Page 2. 2005. Web. 2 July 2015. <http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/Spring05/Sanchez/fantasy2.htm></ref> In recent years, fantasy has conquered box offices and best seller lists. Novels, and novel based films, like the ''Harry Potter'' and the ''Lord of the Rings'' series, have made the genre popular in modern culture. Fantasy also plays a major role in the video gaming world. Players have the potential ability to write their own storylines through interactions within different games. | ||