Note by the author.
Most of my stories are based on this style.
Magical realism is one of the most unique literary movements of the last century.
It is a genre of literature that depicts the real world as having an undercurrent of magic or fantasy.
Within a work of magical realism, the world is still grounded in the real world, but fantastical elements are considered normal in this world. Like fairy tales, magical realism novels and short stories blur the line between fantasy and reality.
Every magical realism novel is different, but there are certain things they all include, such as:
Realistic setting. All magical realism novels take place in a setting in this world that’s familiar to the reader.
Magical elements. From talking objects to dead characters to telepathy, every magical realism story has fantastical elements that do not occur in our world. However, they’re presented as normal within the novel.
Limited information. Magical realism authors deliberately leave the magic in their stories unexplained in order to normalize it as much as possible and reinforce that it is part of everyday life.
Unique plot structure. Magical realism does not follow a typical narrative arc with a clear beginning, middle, and end like other literary genres. This makes for a more intense reading experience, as the reader does not know when the plot will advance or when the conflict will take place.
The borders between magical realism (which is also sometimes called fantastical fiction) and fantasy are mushy. Magical realism as a genre can be thought of as a subset of fantasy, but in true fantasy writing, the larger outer world does not look like ours.
Come and take this magical journey with me.
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