"weird fiction" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Popularized by H. P. Lovecraft. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} weird fiction (uncountable)
  1. A macabre subgenre of speculative fiction originating in the late 19th and early 20th century, pre-dating the horror and fantasy genres. Wikipedia link: H. P. Lovecraft, weird fiction Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Literary genres Related terms: New Weird

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