Magical realism and the descriptive turn by del Pilar Blanco, M

“…Critical work on magical realism in the past three decades has foregrounded the mode’s political importance. …”

Myth, orality, and the African novel by Riach, G

“…This chapter argues that the proliferation of magical realist fiction in East Asia since the 1980s is a testament to both the narrative mode’s adaptability in cultures beyond the West and different authors’ ability to refashion magical realist elements into distinctive styles of writing that draw on local literary traditions and influences. Magical realism in East Asia reflects a shared approach to addressing contemporary issues that result from modernity, rapid economic development and increasing integration between East and West, the erosion of traditional cultures and values, authoritarian political regimes and environmental degradation. …”