Fantasy,+Science+Fiction,+&+Steampunk

**Fantasy & Science Fiction** Fantasy transports the reader to another place and time in an imaginary world. Usually involving some form of magic or supernatural element. The characters face challenges and danger as they try to complete a great quest such as return home, find a lost friend, or slay a dragon. The societies in this genre are often Utopias where they are evolved beyond such problems of poverty, war, famine or Dystopias where a harsh government leads to social unrest and chaos. This genre by its very nature is constantly expanding or being re-imagined and the subgroups for Fantasy are constantly growing. Some of the major ones include Science Fiction, High Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Paranormal, Cyberpunk and many more.

Science Fiction
Science Fiction explores the scientific possibilities. Science fiction was born from the fantasy genre and are very closely related with many over lapping elements. Jules Verne is considered the father of this genre. He wrote about space travel and submarines long before anyone thought they were possible. Science fictions stories are about strange new worlds, space travel, time travel, aliens, scientific inventions, and technology that seems impossible today, but as with the stories by Jules Verne, someday the impossible may become the possible.

Cyberpunk was originally a teen genre that has become very popular. Steampunk's elements are clockwork automatons, brass goggles, mad scientists, brave adventurers, and Victorian imagery in a world that relies heavily on steam powered technology for everyday life. Huge corporations are seen as the enemy because they control the technology and thus the people. Hackers and rebels are usually the heroes as they try to take the down the government or corporations of their dystopian society. These stories are often set in Earth's near future with hints of contemporary social customs or technology combined with slightly distrorted Victorian dress. More Steampunk

Examples

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells City of Bones (Mortal Instruments) by Cassandra Clare The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins