What are the best worlds in fiction?

Middle - earth from J.R.R. Tolkien's works is one of the best. It has diverse landscapes like the Misty Mountains and Fangorn Forest. There are various races such as hobbits, elves, dwarves and men, each with their own cultures and histories. Another great one is Narnia in C.S. Lewis' books. It's a magical land full of talking animals and mythical creatures, with a unique magic system. And Westeros from George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' is also remarkable. It has complex political systems, different kingdoms, and a vividly described world with its own languages and religions.

I'm not sure specifically which works are in '10 annual worlds best science fiction' as there are many such collections. It could include stories about future technologies, space exploration, alien encounters, etc.

It could refer to science fiction that combines the best elements of two different concepts, like hard science and soft science fiction. Maybe it has the scientific accuracy of hard SF and the character - driven stories of soft SF.

The Matrix world is quite interesting. It's a world where reality is not what it seems. The contrast between the virtual world created by the machines and the real, desolate world outside gives a lot to think about. The idea of humans being trapped in a simulated reality and the fight to break free is really fascinating.

Well, in fiction, we can find the utopian world. It's a perfect or near - perfect society, though often used to explore the downsides of extreme perfection. The alternate history world is also common. This changes a key event in history and shows how the world would be different. For example, if the South had won the Civil War in some fictional stories. Additionally, there are the fairy - tale worlds, which are full of magic, princesses, and talking animals like in 'Alice in Wonderland'.

Final Fantasy XIV is another great MMO in terms of world and story. The world of Eorzea is beautifully designed, with a complex system of magic and technology. The story is engaging, with a main storyline that takes players on a journey through political intrigue, battles against primals, and the discovery of the true nature of their world.

One of the world's best novels is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It beautifully portrays the social norms and relationships of the 19th - century English society, especially through the relationship of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Another great one is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It deals with themes like racism and moral growth in a small Southern town. '1984' by George Orwell is also among the best. It presents a dystopian future where the government has extreme control over people's lives.

One of the best fictional worlds is Middle - earth from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' series. It has a richly detailed landscape filled with different races like hobbits, elves, dwarves and men. There are grand mountains, dark forests and magical places. Another great one is Hogwarts in J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books. A school of magic full of secrets, hidden passages and magical creatures. It's a world where magic is an everyday part of life for the students.

One of the contenders for the world's longest work of fiction is 'Remembrance of Things Past' by Marcel Proust. It is a very complex and detailed work that delves deep into the narrator's memories, experiences, and the society of the time.

One of the contenders for the world's largest fiction novel could be 'A la recherche du temps perdu' (In Search of Lost Time) by Marcel Proust. It is an extremely long and complex work that delves deep into the nature of memory, time, and human experience.