A World of Magic

The writers of Latin America may have popularized magical realism, but it's written and appreciated throughout the world. Check out the following list of well-known titles; it's merely a snapshot of the larger world of magical realism. And get some great ideas for your future reading!
CanadaThe Invention of the World by Jack Hodgins
Czechoslovakia
Immortality by Milan Kundera
Denmark
The History of Danish Dreams by Peter Høeg
Germany
The Tin Drum by Günter Grass
India
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
India/U.K.
Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie
Iran
Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith by Gina Nahai
Israel
The Tales by Nahman of Bratslav
Italy
Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino
Japan
The Face of Another by Kobo Abe
Morocco
The Sand Child by Tahar Ben-Jelloun
Mozambique
Voices Made Night by Mia Couto
New Zealand
The Bone People by Keri Hulme
Nigeria
The Famished Road by Ben Okri
Philippines
When The Elephants Dance by Tess Uriza Holthe
Russia
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
Serbia
Landscape Painted With Tea by Milorad Pavic
South Africa
Maru by Bessie Head
Tanzania
The Book of Secrets by M.G. Vassanji
Tibet
Invitation of a Century by Tashi Dawa
U.K.
Nights at the Circus by Angela Carter
U.S.
The Beet Queen by Louise Erdrich
For other thoughts on future reading, or to discover more magically real works, check out the Oprah's Book Club archive!
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For more information about magical realism, go to MARGIN: Exploring Modern Magical Realism.
For more information about magical realism, go to MARGIN: Exploring Modern Magical Realism.