Magic(al) Realism is defined as: a genre developed in Latin America which juxtaposes the everyday with the marvelous or magical.
The first time I came across this genre was in Dr. Preston’s class sophomore year when we read Like Water for Chocolate. It was definitely a new kind of reading experience for me and I’m glad I had the opportunity to do so.
Here are some examples!
Ohhh the good ole days.
I don't know about you, but the volcanoes I've seen don't errupt butterflies.
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ReplyDeleteAnyways, getting back to the main point...
Your use and definitions of requiem are perfect! Even your examples relate without a doubt. I never really knew what synesthesia was either, but the colors example was veru useful. Well done!