Mythopoeic Fantasy

The Tales of Alvin Maker are considered a part of the mythopoeic fantasy genre. The main features of mythopoeic fantasy include: the existence of a fully developed, believable alternative world; the struggle between the good and the evil; overcoming fear and moral degeneration; special powers and their wise and selfless usage; a motif of quest; cosmic questions asked and/or answered through philosophy and religion; a journey into unknown to fulfill a prophecy, meet one's destiny and save the world.

Some other significant works in mythopoeic fantasy include J.K.Rowling's Harry Potter series, J.R.R.Tolkien's  Lord of the Rigns trilogy, as well as C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.