High fantasy, or epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy defined by the epic nature of its setting or by the epic stature of its characters, themes, or plot. High fantasy is usually set in an alternati
The Well at the World's End (1896) by William Morris is an early example of high fantasy fiction.
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or magical elements, often including completely imaginary realms and creatures.
High fantasy
…High fantasy, or epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy defined by the epic nature of its setting or by the epic stature of its characters, themes, or plot. High fantasy is usually set in an alternative…
Illustration "The Whirlwind Seizes the Wreath" (from the story "The Fairy Aurora")
Painting Skeleton Fantasy Show (骷髏幻戲圖) by Li Song (1190–1264)
Illustration from the story "The Fairy of the Dawn" in The Violet Fairy Book (1906)
Another illustration from The Violet Fairy Book (1906)