THE BASICS OF WORLD-BUILDING IN THE WORKS OF THE FANTASY GENRE

Abstract

The article presents the theoretical foundations of world building in the genre of fantasy literature. In the context of the general category of fantasy literature, the creation of worlds is closely interrelated with science fiction. Consideration of the construction of the world can be divided into various aspects, depending on the point of view of the researcher. Some scientists divide into micro and macro levels, while others, without dividing it into two categories, analyze geography, biology, magic and culture in a single system. Practical guides for authors of fantasy literature describe in detail the process of world-building. The article examines the main groups that coincide among various researchers and authors of fantastic works, as well as variants of the worlds created by the authors. Such worlds include fictional, fictional, historical, or alternative worlds, as well as the original Earth. These categories of worlds fully or partially correspond to fantasy genres, revealing the main goals and intentions of the author. The influence of culture and the real world on the formation of the fictional world plays a special role. Fantasy is an excellent platform for exploring and uncovering the problems we face on a daily basis.