Fantasy fiction books for adults are aimed towards the adult section of the readers' society. Fictions are creations based on imagination . Although fantasy fiction is generally a children's forte, sometimes even adults enjoy reading them, provided the storylines have a mature touch to it. Fantasy fiction books for adults are marked by the presence of magical and unrealistic elements . Throughout the ages it has succeeded to draw the attention of the adult readers and has gained mass appeal . F antasies, without a trace of doubt differ from reality and has no factual base but readers are bound to be attracted by its charming appeal . The specialty of these writings are the narrator's confidence in depicting the unreal thing as a real one. In one word, fantasy books are Utopian creations wrapped in reality. Super-natural elements and uncanny atmosphere, myths and horrifying monsters can very well comprise the main feature of fantasy fiction books for adults.
Edward Plunkett, also known as Lord Dunsany got huge popularity in the field of fantasy-based short stories and novels. During his time, many other renowned author like H. Rider Haggard, Rudyard Kipling, Edgard Rice Burroughs and Abraham Merritt started to write a new type of sub-genre named “lost world ” largely intending to attract the attention of the adults through fantasy fictions. In the early 20 th century this literary genre became very popular. There are many popular fantasy fiction books for adults . Jack London's Tales is one of them.
Some famous fantasy books for adults and their writers include
- The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman
- The Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams
- The Bicentennial Man by Isaac Asimov
- The Crystal Spheres by David Brin
- The Dubious Hills by Pamela Dean
- The Challenging Sea by Patricia A. Mckillip
- The Man Who Knew Too Much by G.K. Chesterton
- The Return of Merlin by Deepak Chopra
- Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
- The Man in the Black Suit by Stephen King
- Animal Farm by George Orwell
- 2000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
- The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
In todays world the modern adult readers are quite drawn towards this popular genre. With the course of time fantasy fiction books are gaining a huge popularity.
