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Letteratura - Narrativa speculativa

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alien invasion
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a common theme in science fiction that explores the arrival of extraterrestrial beings to Earth, often with the intention to conquer or destroy humanity

invasione aliena, attacco extraterrestre

invasione aliena, attacco extraterrestre

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alternate history
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a subgenre of fiction that imagines what might have happened if history had taken a different path, often involving changes in key historical events

storia alternativa, ucronia

storia alternativa, ucronia

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a genre of speculative fiction that involves a catastrophic event, such as a global disaster, that threatens the survival of humanity and creates a world in which civilization is in ruins

narrativa apocalittica, fiction apocalittica

narrativa apocalittica, fiction apocalittica

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a genre of speculative fiction that focuses on the aftermath of a major catastrophe and how human beings struggle to survive in the new, drastically changed world

narrativa post-apocalittica, fiction post-apocalittica

narrativa post-apocalittica, fiction post-apocalittica

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cyberpunk
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a genre of science fiction set in a future dystopian society dominated by computer technology

cyberpunk

cyberpunk

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dystopian fiction
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a genre of fiction where the story takes place in a future society that is characterized by suffering, oppression, and often a loss of individual freedoms

narrativa distopica, romanzo distopico

narrativa distopica, romanzo distopico

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fantasy
[sostantivo]

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

fantasia

fantasia

Ex: He has a collection of fantasy books , each set in a different magical universe .Ha una collezione di libri **fantastici**, ognuno ambientato in un universo magico diverso.
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high fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a fictional world with its own rules, history, and cultures, often involving magic, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil

alta fantasia, fantasia epica

alta fantasia, fantasia epica

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low fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the real world or in a fictional world with low levels of magic and focuses on character-driven stories rather than epic battles and heroic quests

fantasy basso, bassa fantasia

fantasy basso, bassa fantasia

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utopian fiction
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a genre of literature that envisions a perfect or ideal society, often with a focus on social, political, and economic issues, and explores how such a society could be achieved

narrativa utopica, letteratura utopica

narrativa utopica, letteratura utopica

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fable
[sostantivo]

a short story on morality with animal characters

favola

favola

Ex: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a timeless fable cautioning against the dangers of dishonesty and deception.« Il Ragazzo che Gridò al Lupo » è una **favola** senza tempo che mette in guardia contro i pericoli della disonestà e dell'inganno.
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folktale
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a traditional story or legend passed down through generations, often involving supernatural elements and teaching moral lessons

racconto popolare

racconto popolare

Ex: The children listened intently as their grandmother shared an old folk tale.I bambini ascoltavano attentamente mentre la loro nonna condivideva una vecchia **fiaba popolare**.
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fairy tale
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a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

fiaba

fiaba

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array of fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .La collezione della biblioteca include una vasta gamma di libri di **fiabe**, dai classici senza tempo alle rielaborazioni moderne.
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ghost story
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a story involving ghosts that is supposed to be frightening

storia di fantasmi

storia di fantasmi

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legend
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an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

leggenda

leggenda

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magic realism
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a literary genre that blends realistic narrative with elements of the fantastic or supernatural, often featuring characters and settings that are commonplace in the author's culture, but with magical or surreal elements added

realismo magico, realismo meraviglioso

realismo magico, realismo meraviglioso

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myth
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a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mito

mito

Ex: The villagers passed the myth down through generations .I villici hanno tramandato il **mito** attraverso le generazioni.
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superhero fiction
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a genre of speculative fiction that is centered on characters with superhuman or extraordinary abilities, often fighting against evil forces or supervillains to save the world

narrativa di supereroi, letteratura di supereroi

narrativa di supereroi, letteratura di supereroi

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comic fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of comedy and satire with fantastical elements such as magic, supernatural creatures, and mythical lands

fantasia comica, fantasy comico

fantasia comica, fantasy comico

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Bangsian fantasy
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a literary genre that involves the use of famous literary or historical figures or their fictional counterparts as characters in a story that is set in the afterlife

fantasia Bangsiana, narrativa Bangsiana

fantasia Bangsiana, narrativa Bangsiana

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a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the present day, real-world, or a world that closely resembles it

fantasy contemporaneo, fantasy moderno

fantasy contemporaneo, fantasy moderno

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urban fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy literature that typically features supernatural and magical elements in a contemporary, urban setting

fantasy urbano, fantastico urbano

fantasy urbano, fantastico urbano

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dark fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of fantasy with horror or darker themes, often featuring antiheroes and a sense of dread or unease

fantasy oscuro, fantasia dark

fantasy oscuro, fantasia dark

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hard fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy that emphasizes detailed, realistic world-building and a rigorous adherence to the laws of magic or other supernatural elements

fantasy hard, fantasia rigorosa

fantasy hard, fantasia rigorosa

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heroic fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy literature that emphasizes the protagonist's journey, often featuring a hero or group of heroes on a quest or mission to save the world or defeat evil forces

fantasy eroico, fantasia epica

fantasy eroico, fantasia epica

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historical fantasy
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a sub-genre of fantasy fiction that takes place in a recognizable historical period, but with supernatural or magical elements incorporated into the story

fantastico storico, fantasy storico

fantastico storico, fantasy storico

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LitRPG
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a genre of fiction that blends literature and gaming, where characters play video games or get stuck in one, and their progress and achievements are described using gaming terminology

LitRPG, Letteratura di gioco di ruolo

LitRPG, Letteratura di gioco di ruolo

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science fantasy
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a literary genre that blends elements of science fiction and fantasy, often featuring futuristic technology and magic or supernatural elements coexisting in the same world or story

fantascienza fantasy, fantasy scientifico

fantascienza fantasy, fantasy scientifico

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science fiction
[sostantivo]

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

fantascienza

fantascienza

Ex: The science fiction film was filled with advanced technology and alien life .Il film di **fantascienza** era pieno di tecnologia avanzata e vita aliena.
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gaslamp fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a world that looks like Victorian or Edwardian times, with spooky elements and advanced technology

fantasia da lampione a gas, fantasy della lampada a gas

fantasia da lampione a gas, fantasy della lampada a gas

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sword and sorcery
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a subgenre of fantasy fiction characterized by action-packed adventures involving sword fights, magic, and elements of horror or romance

spada e stregoneria, fantasy eroico

spada e stregoneria, fantasy eroico

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monster literature
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a genre that explores the relationship between humans and monsters and often includes the appearance of supernatural creatures such as vampires, werewolves, and zombies

letteratura mostruosa, letteratura dei mostri

letteratura mostruosa, letteratura dei mostri

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vampire literature
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a subgenre of horror and gothic fiction that focuses on the mythological creature of the vampire, typically portraying them as bloodthirsty predators who prey on humans to sustain their immortality

letteratura vampirica, letteratura sui vampiri

letteratura vampirica, letteratura sui vampiri

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a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes scientific accuracy and technical details in its storytelling

fantascienza hard, hard science fiction

fantascienza hard, hard science fiction

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a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on futuristic or speculative elements and explores themes related to social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, or anthropology, rather than strict scientific details

fantascienza soft, fantascienza sociale

fantascienza soft, fantascienza sociale

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space opera
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a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes adventure, melodramatic action, and interstellar conflict, often with heroic characters and a romantic or epic tone

opera spaziale, space opera

opera spaziale, space opera

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retrofuturism
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an artistic and cultural movement that blends elements of nostalgia for past aesthetics and design with futuristic technology and sensibilities

retrofuturismo, futurismo retro

retrofuturismo, futurismo retro

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steampunk
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a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that typically features steam-powered machinery, often set in a Victorian or Edwardian-inspired alternate history

steampunk, retrofuturismo a vapore

steampunk, retrofuturismo a vapore

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biopunk
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a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on the implications of biotechnology and synthetic biology, often exploring the societal and ethical consequences of advancements in these fields

biopunk, cyberbiologia

biopunk, cyberbiologia

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a genre of speculative fiction that explores mysterious or paranormal phenomena, often including ghosts, demons, psychic abilities, and other supernatural elements

narrativa soprannaturale, letteratura fantastica

narrativa soprannaturale, letteratura fantastica

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weird fiction
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a literary genre that combines supernatural, horror, and science fiction elements to create a strange and unsettling atmosphere that defies traditional genre classifications

narrativa strana, letteratura bizzarra

narrativa strana, letteratura bizzarra

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a literary genre that features underground or subterranean settings, often with themes of exploration, adventure, and the unknown

narrativa sotterranea, letteratura sotterranea

narrativa sotterranea, letteratura sotterranea

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tall tale
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a story that a person cannot believe because it seems illogical or exaggerated

una storia incredibile, una balla colossale

una storia incredibile, una balla colossale

Ex: After dinner she told me a tall tale about her pet .Dopo cena mi ha raccontato una **storia incredibile** sul suo animale domestico.
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techno-thriller
[sostantivo]

a thriller subgenre that focuses on technology and often features computer systems, hacking, and high-tech elements as key plot points, with the threat of technological disaster or misuse being central to the story

techno-thriller, thriller tecnologico

techno-thriller, thriller tecnologico

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a genre of speculative fiction that portrays the invasion of a territory by foreign powers, often depicting the culture and society of the invaded country in a negative light while glorifying the invading force

letteratura d'invasione, romanzo d'invasione

letteratura d'invasione, romanzo d'invasione

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werewolf fiction
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a type of story where some characters can turn into wolves and it often explores their struggles and conflicts

narrativa sul lupo mannaro, letteratura dei licantropi

narrativa sul lupo mannaro, letteratura dei licantropi

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zombie fiction
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a genre of horror and post-apocalyptic fiction that typically involves a widespread outbreak of zombies

narrativa zombie, letteratura zombie

narrativa zombie, letteratura zombie

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urban legend
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a type of modern folklore consisting of stories, often presented as true, that are passed down through generations by word of mouth or through written media

leggenda metropolitana

leggenda metropolitana

Ex: Many people believe the urban legend about the mysterious alligators living in New York City sewers .Molte persone credono alla **leggenda metropolitana** dei misteriosi alligatori che vivono nelle fogne di New York.
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paranormal fiction
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a genre of speculative fiction that includes supernatural or paranormal elements as a primary focus of the plot

narrativa paranormale, fiction paranormale

narrativa paranormale, fiction paranormale

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portal fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy fiction where the protagonist is transported from the real world to a magical or fantasy world through a portal or gateway

fantasy portale, fantasy del varco

fantasy portale, fantasy del varco

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