Supernatural Fiction

A Supernatural Fiction is a fiction genre that is a supernatural story (which incorporates elements beyond natural or scientific explanation.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) include Supernatural Elements and Paranormal Events.
  • It can (typically) explore themes of Human Fear and Unknown Forces.
  • It can (often) blend Reality with Supernatural Occurrences.
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  • It can range from being a Horror Supernatural Fiction to being a Fantasy Supernatural Fiction, depending on narrative intent.
  • It can range from being a Folk Supernatural Fiction to being a Literary Supernatural Fiction, depending on storytelling tradition.
  • It can range from being a Historical Supernatural Fiction to being a Contemporary Supernatural Fiction, depending on temporal setting.
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  • It can utilize Supernatural Themes and Magical Elements.
  • It can incorporate Religious Beliefs and Mythological References.
  • It can explore Cultural Fears and Societal Taboos.
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• Example(s):
  • Ancient Supernatural Storys, such as:
    • "The Tale of the Corpse" (c. 2000-1800 BCE), featuring walking dead in ancient Egypt.
    • "The Epic of Gilgamesh", including divine interventions and supernatural beings.
  • Gothic Supernatural Fictions, such as:
    • "Dracula" (1897), exploring vampirism and the undead.
    • "The Turn of the Screw" (1898), depicting ghostly apparitions.
  • Modern Supernatural Fictions, such as:
    • "The Haunting of Hill House" (1959), examining psychological and supernatural horror.
    • "Interview with the Vampire" (1976), reimagining vampire mythology.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Science Fiction, which relies on scientific explanations.
  • Realistic Fiction, which excludes supernatural elements.
  • Historical Fiction, which focuses on historical accuracy.
  • Mystery Fiction, which emphasizes logical solutions.
• See: Horror Fiction, Fantasy Fiction, Ghost Story, Paranormal Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Magical Realism, Folk Tale, Mythology.

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References

2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural_fiction Retrieved:2024-11-16.
  • Supernatural fiction or supernaturalist fiction is a subgenre of speculative fiction that exploits or is centered on supernatural themes, often contradicting naturalist assumptions of the real world.

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