| Type | Fictional prose |
| Genres | Literature • Fantasy |
| Themes | Magic • Mythical landscapes • Heroic quests • Epic battles • Technological progress |
| Influences | History • Folklore • Mythology |
| Precursors | Ancient mythology • Epic poetry • Chivalric romance • Gothic fiction |
| Notable works | The Lord of the Rings • A Song of Ice and Fire • Chronicles of Narnia • Fables & Reflections • Harry Potter |
| Recognized period | 19th century |
