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magic realism

noun
/ˈmad͡ʒɪk ˈɹiəlɪzəm/UK/ˈmæd͡ʒɪk ˈɹiəlɪzəm/US

Etymology

Calque of German Magischer Realismus, first referring to the anti-expressionist artistic movement New Objectivity (1925), later applied to literature, especially in Latin America where it is known as realismo mágico.

  1. derived from America where it is known as realismo mágico
  2. derived from Magischer Realismus

Definitions

  1. A literary style or genre that combines naturalistic details and narrative with surreal…

    A literary style or genre that combines naturalistic details and narrative with surreal or dreamlike elements.

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