Technically no because it is more of a style of writing and basically not a school of literature.
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Magic realism is literature in which there are magical elements in an otherwise normal setting...
Magic realism is literature in which there are magical elements in an otherwise normal setting...
Magical realism
Yes, magical realism can be found in Chinese literature. Authors like Mo Yan and Yan Ge have incorporated elements of magical realism in their works to blur the lines between reality and fantasy, often highlighting social and political issues through a unique and imaginative lens.
Low fantasy typically involves magical elements existing within a primarily realistic setting, while magical realism incorporates magical elements seamlessly into everyday life without explanation or disruption to the narrative. In low fantasy, the magical elements are often central to the plot and world-building, whereas in magical realism, the magical elements serve to enhance the themes and emotions of the story.
how was the magical realism first used
Authors who write in magic realism format include Alejo Carpentier, Julio Cortazar, Angel Flores, Franz Roh and Gabriel Marquaz. Their sample pieces show how magical realism adds another layer of detail to stories.
I think it should be a genre. Here is the definition from Wikipedia: Magic realism, or magical realism, is an artistic genre in which magical elements or illogical scenarios appear in an otherwise realistic or even "normal" settings.
The school of literature was also know as simply "realism".
realism
Christine Baron has written: 'Realism/anti-realism in 20th-century literature' -- subject(s): Postmodernism (Literature), Realism in literature
Magical realism is a literary genre that blends magical elements into a realistic setting, often focusing on the ordinary and mundane. Urban fantasy, on the other hand, typically takes place in a modern urban setting and features supernatural elements as a central part of the story. The key difference lies in how the magical elements are integrated into the narrative and the overall tone of the story.