About this course
The videos included in this course are recordings of a live class. The instructor is not available for questions or feedback at this time.
Magical realism was born in Latinoamérica, stems from colonial ghostscapes, blooms in horror, and challenges notions of fantasy themes as simple metaphors for deeper messages.
Applying close reading techniques to the short story "Light is Like Water" this class will examine how intertwined magical realism, darkness, and place are in Gabriel García Márquez’s piece.
Class concludes with two generative exercises: accepting the weird through prose & interweaving magic and place.
Topics Covered:
- Magical realism
- Place-based writing
Student Takeaways:
- A better understanding of the historical context of magical realism
- Two generative exercises designed to help writers explore magic, the weird, and place-based stories
- Recommendations for further reading
Duration of Class
60 minutes
Content Considerations
This course contains mention of death of children.
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About Your Instructor
Ana Hurtado is a speculative fiction writer and a Clarion West 2022 alum. Her work has been published by The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Strange Horizons, and Uncanny Magazine, among others. LeVar Burton read one of her stories for his podcast LeVar Burton Reads. You can find her via her website www.anahurtadowrites.com or on Twitter at @ponciovicario.
