Why Magical Realism is a Global Phenomenon | It's Lit

For more It’s Lit, subscribe to Storied: http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_sub Check out It's Lit: Unabridged, a new podcast from PBS: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XOCT3j... Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, magical realism in literature and other media combines fantasy elements with concrete realities to make statements about the world we live in. In this episode, we explore its roots, lay out the tenets of the genre, and discuss how it has flourished in Latin American Literature. Hosted by Lindsay Ellis and Princess Weekes, It’s Lit! is a show about our favorite books, genres, and why we love to read. It’s Lit is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Host/Writer: Lindsay Ellis Writer: Angelina Meehan Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Thomas Fernandes Editor/Animator: Steven Simone Writing Consultant: Maia Krause, PhD Executive in Charge (PBS): Maribel Lopez Director of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle Ewing Produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Twitter:   / itslitpbs     / thelindsayellis     / weekesprincess   Follow us on IG:   / itslit_pbs