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Magical Realism
Magical realism is a fiction genre in which magical elements blend to create a realistic atmosphere that accesses a deeper understanding of reality. The story explains these magical elements as normal occurrences, presented in a straightforward manner that places the "real" and the "fantastic" in the same stream of thought.
Aimee Bender
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This contemporary fairy tale scribe offers a second novel of surrealist whimsy, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, about a girl who can taste emotion.
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The rich died, too, disappointing all those who thought that somehow they didn't. Peter Lakes had no illusions about mortality. He knew that it made everyone perfectly equal, and that the treasures of the earth were movement, courage, laughter, and love. The wealthy could not buy these things. On the contrary they were for the taking.
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― Mark Helprin, Winter's Tale
― Mark Helprin, Winter's Tale
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Demon,” the woman spat onto the road. “Well, girl, thank you. I grant no one’s wishes and so you mark me ‘demon.’ I grant no wishes and I do as I see fit to be done. I will not answer to you, girl, nor to any one of yours, but I will always look. I am not the one who turns away.
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― Tamara Rendell, Autumn Moon
― Tamara Rendell, Autumn Moon
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