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Magical Realism24
Magical Realism24
W O R L D L I T E R AT U R E
To begin…
What is it?
A literary mode, not a genre
Magical elements blend with the real world; blend in as a
normal part of life
Full of imagery, symbolism, and emotional and sensory
details
Dreamlike sequences are common as is the incorporation
of folklore and myth
Magical Realism
Rob Gonzalves
Magical Realism in Film