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Narrative with imaginary elements
Fiction is any creative work, chiefly any narrative work, portraying individuals, events, or places that are imaginary or in ways that are imaginary.
Fiction
1994 film by Quentin Tarantino
Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino from a story he conceived with Roger Avary. It tells four intertwining
Pulp_Fiction
Literary genre
Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi or abbreviated SF) is the genre of speculative fiction that imagines advanced and futuristic changes in technology
Science_fiction
Literary genre
Horror is a genre of speculative fiction that is intended to disturb, frighten, or scare an audience. Horror is often divided into the sub-genres of psychological
Horror_fiction
Romance, horror and death literary genre
Gothic fiction, often referred to as Gothic horror (primarily in the 20th century), is a literary aesthetic of fear and haunting. The name of the genre
Gothic_fiction
Literary genre
Crime fiction, detective story, murder mystery, crime novel, mystery novel, and police novel are terms used to describe narratives or fiction that centre
Crime_fiction
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up pulp fiction in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Pulp fiction or Pulp Fiction may refer to: Pulp magazine, a paperback novel or pulp magazine,
Pulp_fiction
Genre of fiction including science fiction, horror and fantasy
Speculative fiction is an umbrella genre of fiction that encompasses all the subgenres that depart from realism, or strictly imitating everyday reality
Speculative_fiction
Genre of fiction that is set in the past
Historical fiction is a literary genre in which a fictitious plot takes place in the setting of particular real historical events. Although the term is
Historical_fiction
Literary genre
Mystery is a fiction genre where the nature of an event, often a murder or other crime, remains mysterious until the end of the story. Often within a
Mystery_fiction
Fantasy genre
Werewolf fiction denotes the portrayal of werewolves and other shapeshifting therianthropes, in the media of literature, drama, film, games and music
Werewolf_fiction
Literary and cinematic genre of horror
Jiangshi fiction, or goeng-si fiction in Cantonese, is a literary and cinematic genre of horror based on the jiangshi of Chinese folklore, a reanimated
Jiangshi_fiction
2025 video game
Split Fiction is a 2025 action-adventure game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. As a cooperative multiplayer-only game
Split_Fiction
Continuity between different fictional works
The canon of a work of fiction is "the body of works taking place in a particular fictional world that are widely considered to be official or authoritative;
Canon_(fiction)
Type of genre, true work
Non-fiction (or nonfiction) is any document or media content that attempts, in good faith, to convey information only about the real world, rather than
Non-fiction
Genre of literature
Transgressive fiction is a genre of literature which focuses on characters who feel confined by the norms and expectations of society and who break free
Transgressive_fiction
Type of fiction created by fans of the original subject
Fan fiction or fanfiction, also known as fan fic, fanfic, fic or FF, is fiction typically written in an amateur capacity by fans as a form of fan labor
Fan_fiction
Non-genre fiction
Literary fiction—also called serious fiction, high literature, artistic literature, or sometimes just literature—encompasses fiction that is more character-driven
Literary_fiction
Subgenre of crime and mystery fiction
Detective fiction is a subtype of crime fiction and mystery fiction in which an investigator or a detective—whether professional, amateur or retired—investigates
Detective_fiction
Appearance of reality in literature and theater
(/ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/) is the "lifelikeness" or believability of a work of fiction. The word comes from Latin: verum meaning truth and similis meaning similar
Verisimilitude_(fiction)
Fiction in which an adventure forms the main storyline
Adventure fiction is a type of fiction that usually presents danger, or gives the reader a sense of excitement. Some adventure fiction also satisfies the
Adventure_fiction
Software genre
Interactive fiction (IF) is software simulating environments in which players use text commands to control characters and influence the environment. Works
Interactive_fiction
Fiction genre
Superhero fiction is a subgenre of speculative fiction showcasing the adventures of costumed crime-fighters known as superheroes, who often possess superhuman
Superhero_fiction
Subgenre of speculative fiction
Weird fiction is a subgenre of speculative fiction originating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Weird fiction either eschews or radically reinterprets
Weird_fiction
Known falsehood a group shares for politeness
A polite fiction is a social scenario in which all participants are aware of a truth, but pretend to believe in some alternative version of events to
Polite_fiction
Genre of fiction
Erotic fiction is a part of erotic literature and a genre of fiction that portrays sex or sexual themes, generally in a more literary or serious way than
Erotic_fiction
Topics referred to by the same term
fiction in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Fiction is a story created by the imagination in any medium (e.g., moving pictures, plays, etc.). Fiction
Fiction_(disambiguation)
Genre of novels, plays, poems, films, or other media
Absurdist fiction is a genre of novels, plays, poems, films, or other media that focuses on the experiences of characters in situations where they cannot
Absurdist_fiction
Genre of electronic literature
Hypertext fiction is a genre of electronic literature characterized by the use of hypertext links that provide a new context for non-linearity in literature
Hypertext_fiction
Topics referred to by the same term
Fan fiction is fictional writing written in an unauthorized amateur capacity as fans, which is based on an existing work of fiction. Fan Fiction may also
Fan_Fiction
Fictional works written with the intent of fitting into a specific literary genre
In the book-trade, genre fiction, also known as formula fiction, or commercial fiction, encompasses fictional works written with the intent of fitting
Genre_fiction
Term used in serial fiction
In serial fiction, a reboot is a new start to an established fictional universe, work, or series. A reboot usually discards continuity to re-create its
Reboot_(fiction)
Fiction genre involving espionage
Spy fiction is a genre of literature involving espionage as an important context or plot device. It emerged in the early twentieth century, inspired by
Spy_fiction
Fact assumed for the purpose of a legal rule
A legal fiction is a construct used in law where, in order to facilitate a specific outcome, a position is taken to be true, even if such a position is
Legal_fiction
Film genre
Science fiction film refers to the application of science fiction themes into a film genre. As such, it uses speculative, science-based depictions of
Science_fiction_film
Book series in Israel
Stalag fiction (Hebrew: סטאלג) was a short-lived genre of erotic literature which flourished in Israel during the early 1960s. The genre consisted of
Stalag_fiction
Written and visual fiction genre
Action fiction is a genre in literature that focuses on stories involving high-stakes, high-energy, and fast-paced events. This genre includes a wide
Action_fiction
Topics referred to by the same term
American fiction is fiction from America or fiction by Americans. It may additionally refer to fiction about America or Americans. American Fiction may also
American_Fiction
Style of fictional literature or fiction of extreme brevity
Flash fiction is a brief fictional narrative that still offers character and plot development. Some commentators have suggested that flash fiction possesses
Flash_fiction
Literary genre of fiction with philosophical themes
Philosophical fiction is any fiction that devotes a significant portion of its content to the sort of questions addressed by philosophy. It might explore
Philosophical_fiction
Writing of invented stories
Fiction writing is the composition of non-factual prose texts. Fictional writing often is produced as a story meant to entertain or convey an author's
Fiction_writing
Literary genre
Supernatural fiction or supernaturalist fiction is a subgenre of speculative fiction that is centered on supernatural themes, often contradicting naturalist
Supernatural_fiction
When Fiction Lives in Fiction is the title of a significant narrative essay written in 1939 by the Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges. Weighing in at
When_Fiction_Lives_in_Fiction
Subgenre of crime fiction
Noir fiction (or roman noir) is a subgenre of crime fiction. The term noir comes from the French word for "black" or "dark". Noir denotes a marked darkness
Noir_fiction
Narrative medium
Illustrated fiction is a hybrid narrative medium in which images and text work together to tell a story. It can take various forms, including fiction written
Illustrated_fiction
Literary genre with philosophical influences from quantum mechanics
Quantum fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that reflects modern experience of the material world and reality as influenced by quantum theory and
Quantum_fiction
Film and video terminology
of Connie Ray's, on TV sitcom The Torkelsons. Fan fiction fusions between different science fiction movies and series are often created, such as Star
Crossover_(fiction)
Fictional depictions of aircraft
treatment and as a gunship. As such, it has appeared in many works of fiction related to the war. The UH-1 was an important part of the 1968 film The
Aircraft_in_fiction
Type of literature available primarily or solely on the Internet
Web fiction is written works of literature available primarily or solely on the Internet. A common type of web fiction is the web serial. The term comes
Web_fiction
Literary genre
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or magical elements, often including completely imaginary realms and creatures. The
Fantasy
Form of writing
Collaborative fiction is a form of writing by a group of authors who share creative control of a story. Collaborative fiction can occur for commercial
Collaborative_fiction
Scottish new wave band
Fiction Factory were a Scottish new wave band from Perth. Formed in 1982, they are best known for their single "(Feels Like) Heaven", which peaked at
Fiction_Factory
Genre of same-sex romantic fan fiction
Slash fiction (also known as slashfic) is a genre of fan fiction that focuses on romantic or sexual relationships between fictional characters of the same
Slash_fiction
1998 studio album by Unkle
Psyence Fiction is the debut studio album by English electronic music act Unkle, released on 24 August 1998 by Mo' Wax. The album was produced by Unkle
Psyence_Fiction
2015 video game
BlazBlue: Central Fiction is a 2D fighting game developed and published by Arc System Works. It is the final game of the main series and the only game
BlazBlue:_Central_Fiction
Index of articles associated with the same name
religious fiction, genres of fiction which deal with various religious or spiritual themes and topics. Christian fiction Islamic fiction Jewish fiction Visionary
Religious_fiction
American fantasy magazine
1950. The fiction was mixture of reprints, mostly of 1930s fiction that had originally appeared in Argosy, and new material. Science fiction historian
Fantasy_Fiction
Genre of fiction
Paranoid fiction is a work of literature that explores the subjective nature of reality and how it can be manipulated by forces in power. These forces
Paranoid_fiction
Topics referred to by the same term
Stranger than Fiction may refer to: Stranger than Fiction (1921 film), a film starring Katherine MacDonald Stranger than Fiction (1930 film), a film featuring
Stranger_than_Fiction
American award for distinguished novels
The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction is one of the twenty-three American Pulitzer Prizes that are annually awarded for Letters, Drama, and Music. It recognizes
Pulitzer_Prize_for_Fiction
Collection of related stories featuring similar narrative elements
Series fiction refers to a group of independently published works of fiction that are related to one another, usually through similar elements of setting
Series_fiction
Literary genre
Western fiction is a genre of literature set in the American Old West frontier and typically set from the late eighteenth to the late nineteenth century
Western_fiction
Literary genre
Urban fiction, also known as street lit or street fiction, is a literary genre set in a city landscape. The genre is defined by the socio-economic realities
Urban_fiction
Fiction by or about members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormon fiction is generally fiction by or about members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), who are also referred to as Latter-day
Mormon_fiction
Fictional depictions of extraterrestrial life
Mercury in fiction Venus in fiction Moon in science fiction Mars in fiction Jupiter in fiction Saturn in fiction Uranus in fiction Neptune in fiction Pluto
Extraterrestrials_in_fiction
2023 film by Cord Jefferson
American Fiction is a 2023 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Cord Jefferson in his feature directorial debut. Based on the 2001 novel
American_Fiction_(film)
Genre of speculative fiction
literary genre or category of speculative fiction that blends together science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction, or otherwise does not remain within
Slipstream_fiction
Fiction based on myth and legend
Mythic fiction is literature that draws from the tropes, themes, and symbolism of myth, legend, folklore, and fairy tales. It is usually set in the real
Mythic_fiction
British record label
Fiction Records is a British record label founded by Chris Parry in 1978, owned by Universal Music Group and based in the United Kingdom. It is best known
Fiction_Records
Mathematical fiction is a genre of creative fictional work in which mathematics and mathematicians play important roles. The form and the medium of the
Mathematical_fiction
Islamic fiction is a literary genre that incorporates Islamic themes, values, and worldviews within fictional narratives. It often reflects the cultural
Islamic_fiction
English-language literary award
The Guardian Fiction Prize was a literary award sponsored by The Guardian newspaper. Founded in 1965 by the Guardian's Literary Editor, W. L. Webb, and
Guardian_Fiction_Prize
Literary genre
Bizarro fiction is a contemporary literary genre which often uses elements of absurdism, satire, and the grotesque, along with pop-surrealism and genre
Bizarro_fiction
Fiction focusing on military activities
military fiction War films, military fiction in cinema Military and war video games Subgenres of military fiction include: Military science fiction Naval
Military_fiction
Literature written for adolescents and young adults
written for readers aged 12 to 18. It may include themes found in adult fiction, such as family dysfunction, substance abuse, alcoholism, and sexuality
Young_adult_literature
Technology in science fiction is a crucial aspect of the science fiction genre. As science fiction emerged during the era of Industrial Revolution, the
Technology_in_science_fiction
Depictions of the planet
the fourth planet from the Sun, has appeared as a setting in works of fiction since at least the mid-1600s. Trends in the planet's portrayal have largely
Mars_in_fiction
Type of superhero possessing superhuman speed
universe's established continuity and rules. The use of speedsters in fiction requires artistic license due to the laws of physics that would prohibit
Speedster_(fiction)
Literary genre
Political fiction employs narrative to comment on political events, systems and theories. Works of political fiction, such as political novels, often "directly
Political_fiction
Subgenre of thriller fiction
The conspiracy thriller or paranoid thriller is a subgenre of thriller fiction. The protagonists of conspiracy thrillers are often journalists or amateur
Conspiracy_fiction
Literary genre
In literature, psychological fiction (also psychological realism) is a narrative genre that emphasizes interior characterization and motivation to explore
Psychological_fiction
settings in works of fiction since at least the 1600s, though this did not become commonplace until the pulp era of science fiction. Stars themselves are
Stars_in_fiction
Subgenre of speculative fiction
Subterranean fiction is a subgenre of speculative fiction, which focuses on fictional underground settings, sometimes at the center of the Earth or otherwise
Subterranean_fiction
Literary genre
Nautical fiction, frequently also naval fiction, sea fiction, naval adventure fiction or maritime fiction, is a genre of literature with a setting on or
Nautical_fiction
stated that their elves were based on the works of the American science fiction author Poul Anderson. Warhammer is unique in the aspect that Warhammer
Elves_in_fiction
Fictional methods, e.g. antigravity, hyperdrive
or star voyaging) is a science fiction theme that has captivated the public and is almost archetypal for science fiction. Space travel, interplanetary
Space travel in science fiction
Space_travel_in_science_fiction
2005 studio album by Spoon
Gimme Fiction is the fifth studio album by American rock band Spoon. It was released on May 10, 2005, through Merge Records in the US and Matador Records
Gimme_Fiction
Narratives with imaginary elements
Genre fiction – plot-driven fiction Crime fiction Fantasy Romance fiction Science fiction Western fiction Inspirational fiction Horror fiction Children's
Outline_of_fiction
Stories that focus on theatres
Theatre-fiction refers to novels and stories that focus on theatre – its people, practices and industries. Characters often include actors, playwrights
Theatre-fiction
Grouping of narrative
A pious fiction is a narrative that is presented as true by the author, but is considered by others to be fictional albeit produced with an altruistic
Pious_fiction
Bangladeshi short film
Not a Fiction is a Bangladeshi short film produced, directed, and shot by Shah Newaz Khan Cju. The film is presented in a one-shot format and addresses
Not_a_Fiction
Science fiction with concern for scientific accuracy
Hard science fiction is a category of science fiction characterized by concern for scientific accuracy and logic. The term was first used in print in 1957
Hard_science_fiction
Novels and magazines that exploit sex, violence, drugs, or other prurient elements
obscene or pornographic. Exploitation fiction grew out of pulp fiction of the 1930s and 1940s. It was popular "trash fiction" in the form of mass market paperbacks
Exploitation_fiction
Topics referred to by the same term
The Art of Fiction may refer to: "The Art of Fiction", an essay by Henry James, published in his 1888 book Partial Portraits The Art of Fiction, a 1983 book
The_Art_of_Fiction
Annual award for science fiction or fantasy
of the Hugo Awards given each year by the World Science Fiction Society for science fiction or fantasy stories published in, or translated to, English
Hugo_Award_for_Best_Novel
Books written by Stephen King
Stephen King is an American author of contemporary horror, thriller, science fiction, and fantasy. His books have sold more than 400 million copies,[needs update]
Stephen_King_bibliography
Long fictional narrative story
A novel is an extended work of narrative fiction usually written in prose and published as a book. The word derives from the Italian: novella for 'new'
Novel
Magic depicted in fictional stories
Magic in fiction is the endowment of characters or objects in works of fiction or fantasy with powers that do not naturally occur in the real world. Magic
Magic_in_fiction
Genre of fiction
Escapist fiction, also known as escape fiction, escapist literature, or simply escapism, is fiction that provides escapism by immersing readers in a "new
Escapist_fiction
Speculative fiction set in prehistoric times
Prehistoric fiction is a science fiction subgenre in which the story is set during the long timespan of human, and even animal, prehistory e.g. from the
Prehistoric_fiction
FICTION
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The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
Boy/Male
Australian, French
Fictional Swordsman; Ambitious and Filled with Religious Aspirations; From Alexander Dumas's Three Musketeers
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Modern. The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Scandinavian
Farmer; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman; Earth Worker
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The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Australian, Indian, Muslim
Fiction; Romance; Story
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American, British, English
Mighty Spearman; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman
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The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
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French Greek
Cyrano de Bergerac was a seventeenth-century soldier and science-fiction writer.
Boy/Male
French
Fictional swordsman: (ambitious and filled with religious aspirations) from Alexander Dumas's...
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Mighty Spearman; One who Saves; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman
Surname or Lastname
English and French (Léonard)
English and French (Léonard) : from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements leo ‘lion’ (a late addition to the vocabulary of Germanic name elements, taken from Latin) + hard ‘hardy’, ‘brave’, ‘strong’, which was taken to England by the Normans. A saint of this name, who is supposed to have lived in the 6th century, but about whom nothing is known except for a largely fictional life dating from half a millennium later, was popular throughout Europe in the early Middle Ages and was regarded as the patron of peasants and horses.Irish (Fermanagh) : adopted as an English equivalent of Gaelic Mac Giolla Fhionáin or of Langan.Americanized form of Italian Leonardo or cognate forms in other European languages.The French Léonard family were at Château Richer, Quebec, by 1698, having come from Maine, France.
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Mighty Spearman; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman
FICTION
FICTION
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Tamil
Hemavathy | ஹேமாஂவாதà¯à®¯
Goddess Lakshmi, Possessing gold, Golden Parvati
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Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
A Scholar
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Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim
Gentle; Obedient
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Arabic, Indian, Muslim, Sindhi, Tamil
Religious Scholar; Man of Learning; Wise
Male
Romanian
Romanian form of Hebrew Daniy, DĂNUŢ means "judge."
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American, German
Renowned Warrior; Famous Warrior
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Australian, British, English
Freedom
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Indian, Tamil
Lord of Earth
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Bengali, Indian
Sun
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American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Greek, Indian, Sikh
Music; Rythmic; Instrument; Song; Harmonious
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n.
The inner meaning or significance of a fable, a narrative, an occurrence, an experience, etc.; the practical lesson which anything is designed or fitted to teach; the doctrine meant to be inculcated by a fiction; a maxim.
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A fiction; a fable; an untruth.
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An invention; a fiction; something feigned or imagined.
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A hypocritical devotee. See the Dictionary of Noted Names in Fiction.
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The carrying back, and giving effect or operation to, an act or proceeding frrom some previous date or time, by a sort of fiction, as if it had happened or begun at that time. In such case the act is said to take effect by relation.
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An imaginary island, represented by Sir Thomas More, in a work called Utopia, as enjoying the greatest perfection in politics, laws, and the like. See Utopia, in the Dictionary of Noted Names in Fiction.
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Any like assumption made for convenience, as for passing more rapidly over what is not disputed, and arriving at points really at issue.
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A writer of fiction.
v. t.
To put into the form of novels; to represent by fiction.
a.
Pertaining to, or characterized by, fiction; fictitious; romantic.
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A feigning to believe, as in the play of children; a mere pretense; a fiction; an invention.
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A fabrication to deceive; a fiction; a forgery; a falsehood.
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In fiction, the story of a play, novel, romance, or poem, comprising a complication of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.
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An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction.
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The act of feigning, inventing, or imagining; as, by a mere fiction of the mind.
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A fiction object or picture created by the imagination; the same when proposed as a pattern to be copied, or a standard to be reached; one of the archetypes or patterns of created things, conceived by the Platonists to have excited objectively from eternity in the mind of the Deity.
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See in the Dictionary of Noted Names in Fiction.
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A nickname for a Puritan. See Roundheads, the, in the Dictionary of Noted Names in Fiction.
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An extravagant fiction embodying an account of some marvelous exploit or adventure.
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That which is real; an actual existence; that which is not imagination, fiction, or pretense; that which has objective existence, and is not merely an idea.