How much ‘fantasy’ does it take for a book to actually be considered a fantasy?

Question by The Floo Network [Electric Feel now]: How much 'fantasy' does it take for a book to actually be considered a fantasy?

I mean I know some books have subtle fantasy elements but are not considered a fantasy.
SO when are books considered fantasy
Also what I'm trying to say is... does a fantasy HAVE to have magic, potions, charms, whatever to be a fantasy or can It just have say... the one fantasy creature to make it 'fantasy'

I'm curious.




Best answer:

Answer by K.K.
There is no "official" answer. In my opinion, true fantasy must be set in an entirely different world with some form of magic. Pseudo-fantasy is fantasy set in this world with fantasy elements (such as charms, potions, dragons, etc.) I consider Harry Potter to be pseudo-fantasy.

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