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Nov112022 by KristaNo Comments

How is Magic Realism Different From fantasy?

If you are a voracious reader who reads different styles of literature, then you might have come across the term magic realism. You might be familiar with the works of authors like Gabriel Garcia Marques or Jorge Luis Borges and might have seen how they have effortlessly added the element of fantasy to reality. But if you are a person who is hearing the term ‘magic-realism’ for the first time, you may confuse it with fantasy. You can look into this guide to understand the difference between magic realism and fantasy. What is Magic realism? Magic realism is a genre of literature that depicts the real world but uses elements of fantasy or magic. Here the world will be situated in a real world where elements of magic are considered very normal. The world of magic realism blurs the differ...

Nov22022 by KristaNo Comments

Best Slipstream Books

Slipstream Books

Slipstream fiction has been referred to as 'the fiction of weirdness or strangeness' or a style of writing that, by casting aspersions on some aspects of reality. Slipstream may be prophetic, erratic, peculiar, or mystical. It is a more comprehensive idea that incorporates magical realism, not magical realism itself. It takes inspiration from science fiction, mythology, or thriller to amaze readers who aren't prepared for such things in their ostensibly typical novel. Here are some engaging and thrilling slipstream fiction recommendations. Beloved Beloved by Toni Morrisson is a must-read masterpiece for lovers of mystery and strangeness in their novels. It centers on Sethe, an Ohio-based fugitive from slavery. She is followed there by the spirit of her infant. This book's ghost element, ...

Oct172022 by KristaNo Comments

What is Experimental fiction?

Experimental Fiction

When we take a book and sit down to read, we will be having certain preoccupied notions and general expectations about the book. For instance, if you are reading romance fiction, you will unconsciously expect a happily ever after ending. Or you will be expecting the book to be divided into chapters and paragraphs. We might have often heard people saying one should not expect anything in life. But human beings are ambitious. They always expect and get disappointed when they do not get the desired output. Even while reading a book, we tend to expect something from it and often feel disappointed when it does not match that expectation. Like our life, certain books are set to break all the norms and conventions. They may break the genre norm or may differ in the way they are presented. S...

Oct102022 by KristaNo Comments

Top 6 Experimental Novels by Famous Novelists

Experimental Novels

Most ancient and modern literature focuses on the tone of writing rather than its content. When you set out to read a particular book, the tone of writing defines its genre. Based on the genre, you will have some expectations from the book. However, some novelists break conventional writing rules and play with different writing styles. Such literature is called 'experimental literature’, and the writers are called experimental novelists. Here are the top 6 books that follow the style of experimental literature, which people of all age groups can enjoy. Telegrams of the Soul by Peter Altenberg Altenberg's collection of mini-essays is surreal and gets the reader hooked to their seats with exciting styles and textures in his essays. Since his collection of books was released in 1890, it ...

Sep192022 by KristaNo Comments

Great Magical Realism Movies That Are Worth Your Time

Magical Realism

Magical Realism Movies sprinkle fantasy into the depiction of ordinary everyday life. They provide us with the best of both worlds – reality and fantasy. One of the common denominators of any Magical realism movies is that they are set in the real world. In those seemingly ordinary settings, you might see uncommon incidents. Here are some of the greatest magical realism movies of all time: Black Swan: Black Swan is a psychological thriller released in 2010, directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film saw an exceptional performance from Natalie Portman in the lead role as a ballerina. The movie depicts the life of Nina (played by Natalie Portman) as an overworked ballerina who is hardworking and strives tremendously for artistic perfection. The movie strives to educate the audience about t...

Sep32022 by KristaNo Comments

Tips To Write Magical Realism the Right Way

Magical Realism

If you contact kids frequently or have children of your own, pay attention to how they see the world. Look for intriguing headlines and articles that speak to you once you start poring over tabloids, police reports, and local news websites. Remember that magical realism allows for subtle and implicit magic rather than overt or overpowering magic. In a magical realism narrative, the primary characters are regular people who encounter extraordinary or supernatural events while living in a typical environment. You must create your scene in a location that readers will recognize since magical realism takes place in the same reality that your readers interact with on a daily basis.

Sep12022 by KristaNo Comments

Classic Storytelling Techniques For Engaging Presentations

Storytelling

The hero of a monomyth must depart from home and go on a perilous trip. They travel from a familiar location into a dangerous new one. A method of visualizing the drama and tension in a tale is the mountain structure. It is comparable to the monomyth in that it aids in plotting when specific events in a tale will take place. A storytelling method called stacked loops involves stacking three or more storylines on top of one another. Mapping presentation structures may be done with sparklines. Your viewers will be captivated from the start and remain interested in learning what occurs if you plunge them immediately into the most thrilling section of your narrative.

Aug232022 by KristaNo Comments

Book Review Of A Collection Of Short Stories & Poems

Book Review

Gary E. Smith's A Collection of Short Stories & Poems is a thought-provoking, enjoyable book that appeals to a wide audience. From passion to conflict, the author focuses on topics that most of us can identify with and vividly depicts them in stories and poems. It's a little trickier than it seems to write about the human experience, yet Smith portrays it as simple. He skillfully spins narratives that appear straightforward but have complex undertones. You cannot help but imagine yourself in the individuals' situations as you think about your own response. Readers will relate to the stories in various ways since some are more general and others are more specific.

Aug162022 by KristaNo Comments

Modern Fairy Tales to Fall in Love With

Fairy Tales

The Hazel Wood is a fairy tale about fairy tales and is arguably the most meta book on our list. It specifically refers to Alice and the long-ago-published fairy tale book that her late grandma penned. Schwab's first book returned to us like a tune that had been all but lost after spending years out of print. The Near Witch is set in the sleepy town of Near, which is bordered by woodlands. In case you haven't heard, Cinder is a narrative about an android technician who lives in New Beijing, a city that has been decimated by a horrific virus.