The evolution of the fantasy genre
This list focuses on the cultural and intellectual history of the fantasy genre, and on its evolution from myths, folklore, to being dismissed as childish, to being respected as a real genre. It explains how the genre works, how the authors use the mechanics of worldbuilding and systems of magic as a way to understand human nature and how women writers changed the rules.
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created by fuchssy
last updated August, 2026
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