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high fantasies

high fantasies is the plural of high fantasy.

Meaning of high fantasy

Noun

high fantasy (countable and uncountable, plural high fantasies)

  1. (uncountable) A subgenre of fantasy fiction set in a secondary world or fantasy world as opposed to the primary world or real world.
    • Fantasy fiction has been categorized and described in different ways. One classification divides fantasy into two major types:¶ low fantasy, which takes place in the primary world (our world);¶ high fantasy, which takes place in alternative worlds.2008, Nikki Gamble, Sally Yates, “Fantasy and Realism”, in Exploring Children's Literature, →ISBN, page 120
  2. (uncountable) A subgenre of fantasy fiction that focuses on universal events, instead of just those directly associated with the main characters.
    • High fantasy is a complex, philosophical form of literature that focuses on themes such as the conflict between good and evil.1997, Barbara Stoodt, “Make-Believe”, in Children's Literature, →ISBN, page 195
  3. (countable) A work in this subgenre.

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What is high fantasies the plural of?
High fantasies is the plural of high fantasy.

Words near high fantasies in the dictionary

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