Latin American Magical Realism and Fantasy
Magical realism is a genre prominently defined by Latin American authors responding to the socio-political realities Latin Americans face through the use of fantastical elements grounded in the mundanity of reality to highlight the surreal experiences of post-colonial life in oppressive regimes. This genre has been deeply influential and this list showcases the Latin American literature that is defined by and/or influenced by magical realism.
created by sunnysunshine
last updated September, 2025
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it won't fit your list but you knowwwww i gotta come in here and recommend Magical/Realism by Vanessa Angelica Villarreal. it's an essay collection exploring the genre, magical realism vs fantasy, and mixed in with memoir from Villarreal's experience as a Mexican-American
Thank you so much this looks so interesting!! To the TBR it goes!
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