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The classical work of Fantasy

The English roots of Fantasy tried to create a complete mythical universe to place their stories. Thus, this subgenre of Fantasy is often called Epic Fantasy or High Fantasy.

E.R. Eddison The Worm Ouroboros (1932) Zimiamvian Trilogy (1935-58)

J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit (1937) Lord of the Rings (1954-55) The Silmarillion (pub. Christopher Tolkien 1977) The History of Middle-earth (pub. Christopher Tolkien 1983-96)

C.S. Lewis The Chronicles of Narnia (1949-1954)

George MacDonald The Princess and the Goblin (1872)

Michael Moorcock Elric (1961)

William Morris The House of the Wolfings (1889) The Story of the Glittering Plain (1891)

The 'Sword and Sorcery' work of Fantasy

The American roots of Fantasy Fiction where more influenced by adventure novels and therefore more centered on the plot of hit 'n run. Philosophical or mythical issues didn't play the same important role as in the European counterparts. Nevertheless, this subgenre was the first to introduce the character of the Warrior Women where a sword wielding heroine is the main character.

Robert E. Howard Conan (1932)

L. Sprague de Camp Pusadian Series (1951-1977) The Tritonian Ring (1953)

Richard Kirk Raven,Swordsmistress of Chaos (1978), et seq.

C. L. Moore Jirel of Joiry, The Black God's Kiss (1934), et seq.

R.F. Rivkin Corson brenn Torisk, Silverglass (1986), et seq.

The humorous work of Fantasy

The world of Fantasy may provide a perfect setting for a humorous story as well. Thus, creating a new subgenre of Fantasy, sometimes, called Comic Fantasy.

Piers Anthony Xanth, A Spell for Chameleon (1987), et seq.

Tom Holt Expecting Someone Taller (1987)

Terry Pratchett Discworld, The Colour of Magic (1983), et seq.

Fletcher Pratt The Complete Compleat Enchanter (1941-63)