The struggle between realistic and supernatural elements
The struggle between realistic and supernatural elements
Two common themes in magical realist literature are the blending of reality and fantasy, and the exploration of cultural identity and heritage through magical elements. Both themes allow authors to challenge traditional storytelling norms and provide unique perspectives on social issues and human experiences.
A serious tone (apex)
Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis-apex
The use of supernatural elements
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is considered to have written one of the first magical realist stories with his novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude." The novel blends magical elements with realistic settings and characters, creating a unique and captivating narrative style.
Realist literature focuses on depicting realistic settings, characters, and events without idealizing or romanticizing them. It often explores social issues and human experiences in a truthful and objective manner, showing the complexities of everyday life. Detailing accurate descriptions of the ordinary world and emphasizing the significance of everyday experiences are also key elements of realist literature.
An openness to exploring the fantastical and surreal, as well as a willingness to blur the lines between reality and imagination. Cultural traditions rich in symbolism, myths, and folklore can also influence an author to create a magical realist story that reflects the complexities of human experience in a magical and dreamlike way.
Walt Whitman
A tone that relates events in a serious or ordinary way
As a realist, it might be the conditions in education sector, defence sector or simply any field of a nation, a state etc. Other than these, one might love to write about the relationships, love affairs (means what they are now). Just look around, there are many topics to write a realist piece of literature.
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.