Magical realism is a genre where fantastical elements are incorporated into a realistic setting. Authors like Gabriel García Márquez, Isabel Allende, and Salman Rushdie have used magical realism to explore complex societal issues, blending the real with the surreal.
These works often depict magical occurrences as part of everyday life, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that invites readers to question their perceptions of reality. Through the genre’s magical elements, authors provide powerful metaphors for love, death, politics, and identity.