Fictional universe
Self-consistent fictional setting with elements that may differ from the real world / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"In-universe" and "Imaginary world" redirect here. For fictional dream worlds, see Dream world (plot device).
A fictional universe (also called an imagined universe or a constructed universe) is the internally consistent fictional setting used in a narrative work or work of art, most commonly associated with works of fantasy and science fiction. Fictional universes appear in novels, comics, films, television shows, video games, art, and other creative works.[1][2]
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In science fiction, a fictional universe may be a remote alien planet or galaxy with little apparent relationship to the real world (as in Star Wars); in fantasy it may be a greatly fictionalized or invented version of Earth's distant past or future (as in The Lord of the Rings).[1]