20th‑century Latin American classics of magical realism, ft. realistic worlds where supernatural elements are treated as ordinary.
Magical realism rushed suddenly into global awareness during the Latin American Boom, as a way to explore the complex realities of history, politics and culture (especially in postcolonial contexts) by incorporating folklore and mysticism from the region's rich and multi-faceted heritage.
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last updated April, 2026