This document discusses fantasy literature. It begins by defining fantasy literature as imaginative fiction that relies on strange settings and supernatural characters that could not occur in real life, often involving magic. It then discusses the history of fantasy literature in the 20th century, noting key works by Tolkien, Lewis, and Le Guin that helped establish the genre. Characteristics of fantasy genres are outlined, including good vs evil themes, medieval settings, and individuals opposing society. Five essential elements for fantasy novels are identified: magic systems, well-developed settings, complex characters, central conflicts, and heroes overcoming evil. The document concludes that fantasy enhances our need for heroic tales.

1. Fantasy Literature
Presented By: Hirva pandya

2. Name: Hirva pandya
Faculty:M.A.sem 2
Roll No:10
Enrollment No: 4069206420210022
Sub:History
Paper code:22403
Paper No: 110 A
Topic:Fantasy literature
Email:pandya hirva 815@gmail.com

3. Points
to
ponder
What is fantasy literature?
History of fantasy literature?
Characterstics of fantasy
literature
Five essential elements every
fantasy novel need

4. Defination of Fantasy
Literature?
fantasy, also spelled phantasy,
imaginative fiction dependent for effect on
strangeness of setting (such as other worlds
or times) and of characters (such
as supernatural or unnatural beings). in
which the plot could not happen in real life .
Often, the plot involves magic or witchcraft
and takes place on another planet or in
another — undiscovered — dimension of
this world.

5. Fantasy Literature of 20th century
Early twentieth century antasy came of age in 1937 with J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, which was
followed Lord of tby the 1954 trilogy, The he Rings. The GoldenAge of the fantasy genre
occurred during the 1950s and 60s with Tolkien's addition along with are considered modC.S.
Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, and Ursula K. Le Guin's arthsea These titles helped forge a
clear identity for the fantasy genre and erri epics. During this time period, fantasy became more
sophisticated, affected by the developments of science and technology, such as quantum
physics, new theories regarding the origins of the universe, and experiments with atomic
energy. This revised view of the world, anew attitude toward the laws of nature, opened the
human mind to much of what fantasy offers: supernatural proceedings, time-shifts, and
other worlds.
In 1977 the fantasy novel finally hit the bestseller lists with Terry Brook's Sword of Shannara.
Young adult "sword and sorcery" books such as those by Robert Jordan and David
Eddings became very popular, and more recently authors such as Diana Wynne Jones, Tamora
Pierce and J.K. Rowling are keeping the fantasy genre well

6. Charcterstics of Fantacy Genre
1.Good vs. evil:.
This is the most primary factor of fantacy genre the protagonist has both side one is good and the
other side is a evil side . We can take example of the novel dr.Jekyll and mr. Hyde. The person is
only one but he has both side like good and evil.
2. often set in a medieval universe or laboratory
: From Middle-earth, to Narnia, Alagaesia, Hogwarts, and even Forks, the setting is
another character in the story. It is the unique quality of the landscape that allows for
most of the events in the story to take place.
3.Man v/s society
In the fantasy novel there is always a person is alone and society is against him
example:Frankenstein in this text the monstor is alone in the whole story and society
against him

7. five essential need elements every fantasy novel need?
1.Magic system
a magic system refers to things that occuror exist inyourstory that do not or cannotexist inthe real world. Elements of sorcery, witchcraft and
enchantment;fantastical creaturesand the supernatural; advancedabilities or powers… Basically, anythingwith no basis in real-world evidence or
logic can be considered ‘magic’.
2.A well-developed setting
This is another absolutely vital element within fantasy fiction. Whenyou’rewriting in this genre,yourstory takes place in a completely new world.
(And even if your fantasy is based onEarth, it’s not the Earth we actuallyknow.) In order to immerse readers inyour world, you must develop your
setting thoroughlyand thoughtfully.
. 3.A cast of complex characters
As with anynovel, it’s often the characters in fantasy fiction that trulyget readers invested inthe story. Your setting, plot and magic system may
intrigueand engage readers, but noneof these aspects matter if yourreaders don’t care about the charactersand their outcomes.

8. A central conflict
Thekeyto every good story is conflict. Thisis especially true infantasy fiction, wherethestakes areoften higherfor your
characters, and the story usually stretches across multiple books in a series..
TheHarryPotter series is a great example of conflict infantasy fiction. Whileeach book contains its own internal conflicts,
the series as a whole deals with one central conflict: that between the boy wizard Harryand the evil Lord Voldemort. This
conflict ties all seven volumes of the series together and keeps the story moving forward at all times.

9. Conclusion
As Pamela S. Gates states:
"Literary fantasy, became a medium to sustain
our need for heroes and our perpetual belief that
good can overcome evil but without the level of
moralizing found in earlier tales.“
So to sum up this it is very rightly said by the writer,
because fantasy add more capacity to bulid a beautiful
imaginative world.

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