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Magical realism

Magic realism, magical realism, or marvelous realism is a style or genre of fiction and art that presents a realistic view of the world while incorporating magical elements, often blurring the lines between speculation and reality.[1] Magical realism is the most commonly used of the three terms and refers to literature in particular.[2]: 1–5  Magic realism often refers to literature in particular, with magical or supernatural phenomena presented in an otherwise real-world or mundane setting, commonly found in novels and dramatic performances.[2]: 1–5  In his article "Magical Realism in Spanish American Literature", Luis Leal explains the difference between magic literature and magical realism, stating that, "Magical realism is not magic literature either. Its aim, unlike that of magic, is to express emotions, not to evoke them."[3] Despite including certain magic elements, it is generally considered to be a different genre from fantasy because magical realism uses a substantial amount of realistic detail and employs magical elements to make a point about reality, while fantasy stories are often separated from reality.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10] The two are also distinguished in that magic realism is closer to literary fiction than to fantasy, which is instead a type of genre fiction.[11] Magical realism is often seen as an amalgamation of real and magical elements that produces a more inclusive writing form than either literary realism or fantasy.[5]

  1. ^ "What Is Magical Realism? Definition and Examples of Magical Realism in Literature, Plus 7 Magical Realism Novels You Should Read". MasterClass.
  2. ^ a b Bowers, Maggie Ann (2004). Magic(al) Realism. New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-26854-7.
  3. ^ Zamora, Lois Parkinson; Faris, Wendy B., eds. (1995-11-14). Magical Realism. Duke University Press. doi:10.1515/9780822397212. ISBN 978-0-8223-9721-2.
  4. ^ Cortes, Eladio (1992). Dictionary of Mexican Literature. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 0-313-26271-3. Magical realism is not pure fantasy because it contains a substantial amount of realistic detail (...)
  5. ^ a b Wexler, Joyce (2002). "What Is a Nation? Magic Realism and National Identity in Midnight's Children and Clear Light of Day". The Journal of Commonwealth Literature. 37 (2): 137–155. doi:10.1177/002198940203700209. S2CID 161325155. The oxymoron "magic realism" (...) It is a more inclusive form than realism or fantasy.
  6. ^ Hegerfeldt, Anne C. (2005). Lies that Tell the Truth: Magic Realism Seen Through Contemporary Fiction from Britain. New York: Rodopi. p. 6. ISBN 9789042019744. (...) clearly insufficient shorthand definition of magic realism as an "amalgamation of realism and fantasy"
  7. ^ Shultz, Christopher. "How Is Magical Realism Different From Fantasy?". Litbreaker. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  8. ^ Davidson, Lale (16 May 2018). "The Difference Between Magic Realism and Fantasy". Luna Station Quarterly. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  9. ^ Allmann, Emma (8 February 2018). "What is magical realism?". bookriot.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  10. ^ Evans, Jon (23 October 2008). "Magic realism: Not fantasy. Sorry". tor.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  11. ^ Woodson, Michael. "What Is Magical Realism?" Writer's Digest, 12 May 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2024.

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