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* ''[[The Moon and the Sun]]'' by [[Vonda McIntyre]] | * ''[[The Moon and the Sun]]'' by [[Vonda McIntyre]] | ||
* [[Jacqueline Carey]], [[Kushiel series]] | * [[Jacqueline Carey]], [[Kushiel series]] | ||
* [[Susanna Clark]], ''[[Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell | * [[Susanna Clark]], ''[[Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell]]'' (alternate history + magic) | ||
* ''[[Sorcery and Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot]]'' by [[Caroline Stevermer]] & | |||
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Revision as of 19:29, 1 May 2008
Historical fantasy is a fantasy genre. It takes place usually in an alternate historical setting, with fantasy elements. While most fantasy is based on historical or current human societies to some extent, historical fantasy takes place in an identifiably earth-like historical setting.
Examples
- The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
- Wild Life by Molly Gloss
- The Moon and the Sun by Vonda McIntyre
- Jacqueline Carey, Kushiel series
- Susanna Clark, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (alternate history + magic)
- Sorcery and Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot by Caroline Stevermer &