magic realism

== English == === Alternative forms === magical realism === Etymology === Calque of German Magischer Realismus, first referring to the anti-expressionist artistic movement New Objectivity (1925), later applied to literature, especially in Latin America where it is known as realismo mágico. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmad͡ʒɪk ˈɹiəlɪzəm/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk ˈɹiəlɪzəm/ === Noun === magic realism (usually uncountable, plural magic realisms) A literary style or genre that combines naturalistic details and narrative with surreal or dreamlike elements. Hyponym: magical feminism ==== Coordinate terms ==== hysterical realism, socialist realism ==== Derived terms ==== magical feminism ==== Related terms ==== magicorealism ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === magic realism on Wikipedia.Wikipedia