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fictional universe
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imaginary, typically self-consistent world with its own rules and characters, different from the real world; often used as a background or basis in story telling
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Encyclopedic overview
Map of the Land of Oz, the fictional realm that is the setting for L. Frank Baum's Oz series
A fictional universe, also known as an imagined universe or a constructed universe, is the internally consistent fictional setting used in a narrative or a work of art. This concept is most commonly associated with works of fantasy and science fiction, and can be found in various forms such as novels, comics, films, television shows, video games, and other creative works.
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