IMF 51640 Fiction: Magical Realism Literature L

Instructor

Chris Candice

Class Type 

Literature

Course Description

This course will examine how contemporary magical realist stories cut across culture and time to probe fundamental mysteries of the human condition. Stories by authors including Jorge Luis Borges, Cristina Garcia, Franz Kafka, Toni Morrison, Karen Russell, and more will be thoughtfully examined for reoccurring symbolism and structure to discover the purpose and power inherent in storytelling. Knowledge gained from the course readings will be synthesized in written responses and small creative writing exercises that may eventually culminate in the creation of an original short story utilizing magical realist techniques.

Textbook

(Required)
Bowers, Magic(al) Realism ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ“ ISBN 978-0415268547

(Recommended)
Faris & Zamora, Magical Realism: Theory, History, Community ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ“ ISBN 978-
0822316404