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What is the Gist of Your Story? #17
A sound premise and compelling themes are undoubtedly the hallmarks of great writing. In another addition to the SERIES on literary themes and premise, I’d like you to join me in welcoming Sonia Marsh....
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The Gist of a Great Blog Series
First of all, please accept my apology for nearly a month-long blogging hiatus due to our annual vacation. It was a welcome break after a harsh winter and a hectic year so far; and I got to indulge in...
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Magic Realism vs. Magical Realms #1
Definition The term ‘magic realism’ came into being by way of Germany’s post-Expressionist painters using peculiar techniques for depicting the ordinary world as if seen through a mysterious lens. The...
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Magic Realism vs. Magical Realms #2
Background Literary magic realism originated in Latin America when writers traveling to Europe were exposed to the art movement of the time in cultural hubs like Paris and Berlin. The term seems to...
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Magic Realism vs. Magical Realms #3
Characteristics The ‘magic’ in magic realism is brought about by the narrator shifting his here-and-now perspective to represent the unconscious. In doing so, he effortlessly morphs the story to depict...
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Magic Realism vs. Magical Realms #4
Comparisons Magic realism is not ONE thing to ALL writers or readers—rather, think about it as some type of writing that’s determined by a narrator’s leaning toward the Latin American, European or...
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Magic Realism vs. Magical Realms #5
Debate As always, when ‘critics’ enter the literary arena, contention follows. There seems to be as much of a war of words on what is magic realism? as on where/how did it originate? According to the...
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