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Fantasy world
A fantasy world is a fictional universe created in fiction media, such as literature, film or games. Typical fantasy worlds involve magic or magical abilities, nonexistent technology 〔Brian Attebery, ''The Fantasy Tradition in American Literature'', p 166-7, ISBN 0-253-35665-2〕 and sometimes, either an historical or futuristic theme. Some worlds may be a parallel world tenuously connected to Earth via magical portals or items; a fictional Earth set in the remote past or future; or an entirely independent world set in another universe.〔John Grant and John Clute, ''The Encyclopedia of Fantasy'', "Imaginary lands", p 495-5 ISBN 0-312-19869-8〕
Many fantasy worlds draw heavily on real world history, geography and sociology, and also on mythology and folklore.
==Plot function==
The setting of a fantasy work is often of great importance to the plot and characters of the story. The setting itself can be imperiled by the evil of the story, suffer a calamity, and be restored by the transformation the story brings about.〔John Grant and John Clute, ''The Encyclopedia of Fantasy'', "Land", p 558 ISBN 0-312-19869-8〕 Stories that use the setting as merely a backdrop for the story have been criticized for their failure to use it fully.〔John Grant and John Clute, ''The Encyclopedia of Fantasy'', "Fantasyland", p 341 ISBN 0-312-19869-8〕
Even when the land itself is not in danger, it is often used symbolically, for thematic purposes, and to underscore moods.〔Michael Moorcock, Wizardry & Wild Romance: A Study of Epic Fantasy p 72-3 ISBN 1-932265-07-4〕
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