In deciding how the magic worked, Castro Smith brought on the concept of ‘magical realism’ which gave the story a sense of Latin American magic, as opposed to European magic. DEADLINE: Where did the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As opposed to the sounds associated with European fantasy, Latin American magical realism comes with the influences of ...

There’s a delightful mystery called “The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra” by Vaseem Khan that weaves in a touch of magical realism. Magical realism refers to a story that takes place in the ...

Magic does not always arrive with spectacle. In magical realism, it slips quietly into everyday life. Ghosts talk, food carries emotions, and children hear voices across continents. This selection of ...

Russian novelist Nikolai Gogol once said: “The human obsession with purpose is merely a distraction from the absurdity of ...

There was a time not so long ago when Latin American literature, as it appeared on college syllabi, in critical discourse, and in writers' own spheres of influence, summoned up the whimsical and ...

Sensuality can sometimes be considered too risqué or taboo for public media. Readers can argue that "Fifty Shades of Grey" has a sensuous tone, but I'm talking about literature a level below the ...

The Independent New York is one of the most anticipated fairs on the circuit, known for presenting a thoughtfully composed selection of galleries and nonprofits—achieved through invite-only ...

In Rebecca Serle’s new book “Expiration Dates: A Novel,” the protagonist, Daphne, knows when her relationships will end. A slip of paper always shows up with a name and a number for how long they will ...

If you read a Gabriel García Marquez book in high school, or were into Jorge Luis Borges in college, then there’s a new Twitter bot that’s sure to slake your literary thirst. Magic Realism Bot pays ...