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[pameladlloyd]

While searching for definitions of the term "Urban Fantasy" I came across The Christian Guide to Fantasy. The definitions are . . . slightly skewed, in my opinion.

For example:

Urban Fantasy - A subgenre of Fantasy; the action takes place in this world at this time, with no change in Earth's history, but rather in its dynamics (i.e., physics: usually magic is possible). Another area most often under the influence of secular paganism. [Emphasis mine]

In addition to the statement I highlighted, what bothers me about this "definition" is that it is so vague, it doesn't actually define.

Comments

[asakiyume.livejournal.com]

Yeah--I much prefer a broader definition... really don't know why/how it came to be used so narrowly.

[pdlloyd.livejournal.com]

My impression is that it started narrow, but has recently broadened. But, that may only reflect my own bias, rather than anything out there in the real world. :)