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Speculative fiction is an umbrella genre of fiction that encompasses all the subgenres that depart from realism, or strictly imitating everyday reality, [1] instead presenting fantastical, supernatural, futuristic, or other imaginative realms. [2]
Speculative fiction is an umbrella phrase encompassing the more fantastical fiction genres, specifically science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural fiction, superhero fiction, utopian and dystopian fiction, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, and alternate history in literature as well as related static, motion, and virtual arts.
Varsity novel; Adventure fiction; Echtra – pre-Christian Old Irish literature about a hero's adventures in the Otherworld or with otherworldly beings. [15] Lost world [16] Nautical fiction; Picaresque novel – depicts the adventures of a roguish, but "appealing hero", of low social class, who lives by his wits in a corrupt society.
Slipstream is a literary genre or category of speculative fiction that blends together science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction [1] or does not remain in conventional boundaries of genre and narrative.
Grimdark is a subgenre of speculative fiction with a tone, style, or setting that is particularly dystopian, amoral, and violent. The term is inspired by the tagline of the tabletop strategy game Warhammer 40,000: "In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war." [1] [2]
Speculative fiction’s book sales grew 45.3% in 2021 and continue to generate over $590 million in sales yearly, according to a report from Words Rated. While the genre is very successful, the ...
Amid a terrifying political moment, escapism can be dangerous. But as we celebrate ten years of the Southern Reach trilogy, N.K. Jemisin reminds us that stories can help deconstruct colonial power.
Genre fiction, also known as formula fiction [1] or popular fiction, is a term used in the book-trade for fictional works written with the intent of fitting into a specific literary genre in order to appeal to readers and fans already familiar with that genre.