Faris, Wendy B.

Ordinary Enchantments: Magical Realism and the Remystification of Narrative

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ISBN 13:
9780826514424
author:
Faris, Wendy B.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
EDS Publications Ltd. (Consignment)
language:
English
Publication Year:
2004
Pages:
280
Genre:
Literary studies: from c 1900 -
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£42.15

Description

Ordinary Enchantments: A New Theory of Magical Realism This book offers a comprehensive critical treatment of magical realism, a literary mode that combines realistic representation with fantastic elements. Wendy B. Faris explores the characteristics and narrative techniques of magical realism, discussing a range of examples from novels around the world, including works by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Salman Rushdie, Gunter Grass, Toni Morrison, and Ben Okri. Faris argues that magical realism destabilizes traditional forms of realism, giving it visionary power and a "remystification" of narrative in the West. By bridging different worlds, magical realism has served as an effective decolonizing agent, providing a platform for marginal voices and emergent literatures. This book provides a nuanced understanding of the cultural role of magical realism and its significance in contemporary international fiction. Through its analysis, Ordinary Enchantments sheds new light on the global trend of magical realism, revealing its capacity to replenish realism from within and its role in shaping the literary landscape.

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