The Use of ‘Magical Realism’ in the Works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez: A Descriptive Study

Abstract

Known for own brand of magical realism, Gabriel Garcia Marquezisone of the most renowned writers of the 20th century. Marquez creates a surreal and dreamlike ambiance that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy in books and short tales by fusing parts of the actual world with mythical and magical events. The use of magical realism in Marquez's most well-known books, including ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’, ‘Love in the Time of Cholera’, and ‘The Autumn of the Patriarch’, is examined in this study. The study looks at the different waysin which Marquez's usage ofmagical realism reflects the political, social, and cultural upbringing. It examines the symbolism and imagery usedto convey a sense of magical realism and considers how this strategy affects how the reader interprets Marquez’s works. Thestudyalso examines the literary influences that helped Marquez developthewriting style, including Latin American literature and Franz Kafka's works. Thecase that Marquez's use of magical realism intheseworks is a potent method for delving into a variety of challenging themes and concepts, such as identity, memory, love, and power. Marquez has secured theposition in the canon of great literature because to this distinctive and effective literary device.