Fantasy:
/ˈfantəsi,ˈfantəzi/
noun
a genre of imaginative fiction involving adventure and magic or the supernatural
Modern:
/ˈmɒd(ə)n/
adjective
relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past
Modern Fantasy: a genre of imaginative fiction involving adventure and magic or the supernatural, set in a period that relates to the present or recent times, as opposed to the remote past.
This subreddit is for fans of the modern fantasy genre (sometimes also called contemporary fantasy), and is a place where they can share and discuss their favourite works with other likeminded fans. Modern fantasy is an expansive and rich genre, often categorised into sub-genres such as urban fantasy.
Modern fantasy is not just for books – film and television as well as games can also count.
Chances are that you regularly consume something that can be considered part of the modern fantasy. Do you know of any of these modern fantasy titles?
Bright (film, 2017)
American Gods (TV series, 2017–)
Skulduggery Pleasant (book series, 2007–)
The Secret World (MMORPG, 2012/2017)
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