Magical Realism History/ Origin
Late 20th Century
What time period did Magical Realism start?
Realistic setting
What term is all magical realism takes place in a setting that is familiar to the reader?
Critique of society, specifically authoritarian figures
What does Magical Realism offer?
Known for writing Beloved
What is Toni Morrison know for?
Latinx authors
How was Magical Realism popularized by?
Magical elements
What term includes fantastical elements that do not occur in our world. They are presented as normal in the book however?
Examines a realistic setting through a magical lens
How Magical Realism creates a sense of wonder?
Mexico
What country does Edward Swift talk about frequently?
German art critic, Franz Roh
Who was Magical Realism first introduced by?
Limited information
What term typically leave magical elements unexplained to reinforce the idea that it is “normal” ?
Strict ideas of society via juxtaposition of a realistic world with unexplained magical elements
What does Magical Realism challenge?
Writing The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
What is Aimee Bender known for?
1925
What year was Magical Realism introduced?
Critique
What term offers an implicit critique of society. Express distaste and critique American Imperialism?
Ideas are not grounded in a concrete system
How does Magical Realism offer a sense of wonderment?
Writing The Snow Child
What is Eowyn Ivey known for?
Neue Sachlichkeit, a style of painting in Germany
What did Franz Roh use Magical Realism to describe?
Unique plot structure
What term doesn’t follow typical beginning/middle/end and the reader doesn’t know when the plot will advance or the conflict will take place?
Magical Realism is not a strictly defined genre but usually viewed as a sensibility
Is Magical Realism a genre?