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.