Beyond Science Fiction: Magical Realism as an Approach to Literature in International Relations
Abstrak
Abstract The importance of works of science fiction to scholars of International Relations has already been established by discussions pertaining to its pedagogical value, its value as a study object and even its value as a constitutive aspect of world politics. In this article, we argue that it is equally important to give attention to works of magical realism in IR, especially because magical realism blurs the boundaries between literary and genre fiction, posing a constructive challenge to the different ways literature is either considered art or mere entertainment. By relaying the deep connection between magical realism and its birthplace, Latin America, we use One Hundred Years of Solitude, by Gabriel García Márquez, and The House of Spirits, by Isabel Allende, to illustrate how magical realist pieces can serve as reflections of Latin American sensibilities and therefore provide relevant insights for the scholar of IR.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (2)
Karla Resende da Costa
Luisa Davi Oliveira de Mesquita
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2024
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.1590/s0102-8529.20244603e20220054
- Akses
- Open Access ✓