432 books
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89 voters
Magical Realism
Magical realism is a fiction genre in which magical elements blend to create a realistic atmosphere that accesses a deeper understanding of reality. The story explains these magical elements as normal occurrences, presented in a straightforward manner that places the "real" and the "fantastic" in the same stream of thought.
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Books by Black Authors That Don't Feature Slavery, Colonialism, Racism, or Poverty
204 books
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88 voters
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― The Artist, The Audience, and a Man Called Nothing
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