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A few of my favorite stories fit a distinct pattern: There is a fairytale-style frame story, a realistic-style main story, but where the two stories interact the fact that fairytale elements are appearing in the real world makes it seem surreal, with lots of symbolism and magic realism elements. This mixing of realms increases until at the climax of the story the fairytale and real worlds have completely merged, including the characters having become identified with roles in the fairytale and having magical powers or natures superimposed on their original realistic selves. So, what genre or subgenre is this?
Also, if anyone has examples of this type of story I'd like to here more. Some of mine are:
- Zod Wallop (novel)
- Revolutionary Girl Utena (anime)
- Princess Tutu (anime)
- MirrorMask (movie)
Also, if anyone has examples of this type of story I'd like to here more. Some of mine are:
- Zod Wallop (novel)
- Revolutionary Girl Utena (anime)
- Princess Tutu (anime)
- MirrorMask (movie)
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