"Urban fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy, placing supernatural elements in an approximation of a contemporary urban setting."
A subgenre of fantasy that sets the action in contemporary, often urban, settings.
"The combination provides the writer with quixotic plot-drivers, unusual character traits, and a platform for classic fantasy tropes."
"without demanding the creation of an entirely-imagined world."
"While precursors of urban fantasy date back to the 19th century..."
"The term dates back to the 1970s."
"The genre's wide popularity began in 1980s North America..."
"...as writers and publishers were encouraged by the success of Stephen King and Anne Rice."
"placing supernatural elements in an approximation of a contemporary urban setting."
"provides the writer with quixotic plot-drivers."
"unusual character traits."
"provides... a platform for classic fantasy tropes."
"without demanding the creation of an entirely-imagined world."
"While precursors of urban fantasy date back to the 19th century..."
"The term dates back to the 1970s."
"The genre's wide popularity began in 1980s North America..."
"...writers and publishers were encouraged by the success of Stephen King and Anne Rice."
"...an approximation of a contemporary urban setting."
"provides the writer with quixotic plot-drivers."
"unusual character traits."
"a platform for classic fantasy tropes."