Can you recommend some good magical realism short stories?

Sure. 'The Garden of Forking Paths' by Jorge Luis Borges is a short yet mind - boggling magical realism story. It plays with the concept of time and different possible paths. Then there's 'The Snow Child' by Angela Carter. This story has a touch of magic as it involves a child made of snow coming to life in a rather surreal way. Also, check out 'The Tiger's Wife' by Téa Obreht which has elements of magic realism in its exploration of family and war - torn landscapes.

One of the most famous is 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' by Gabriel García Márquez. It tells the story of an old man with wings who appears in a small village, and the villagers' various reactions to him, which range from curiosity to exploitation. Another great one is 'The Nose' by Nikolai Gogol. In this story, a man wakes up one day to find his nose missing and it has taken on a life of its own, running around in society. Also, Isabel Allende's 'And of Clay We Are Created' is well - known. It combines a real - life natural disaster with a more magical, emotional journey of a journalist covering the event.

Another great one is 'The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World' also by Gabriel García Márquez. The story begins with the discovery of a drowned man on the shore. As the villagers prepare his body for burial, they start to imagine his life. His extraordinary handsomeness makes them view their own lives and village differently, blurring the lines between reality and the magic of their collective imagination.

Definitely. 'The Snow Child' by Angela Carter is a wonderful magical realism short story. It's about a child made of snow that comes to life in a cold, wintry setting. Then there's 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. While it may seem like a regular, if somewhat disturbing, story at first, there are elements of magic in the way the lottery system is so ingrained in the village's life and the sense of fate that surrounds it. And don't forget 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The way the wallpaper seems to come alive and the protagonist's descent into madness has a touch of magical realism.

One great short magical realism novel is 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka. In this story, the main character Gregor Samsa wakes up one day transformed into a giant insect. It blurs the line between the real and the surreal, exploring themes of alienation and the human condition in a very unique way.

Sure. 'The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World' by Gabriel García Márquez is a great one. It tells the story of a drowned man who washes ashore in a small village and how his presence has a profound impact on the villagers.

Sure. 'When the Moon Was Ours' by Anna - Marie McLemore is a really good magical realism YA novel. It has beautiful prose and a story full of magic and identity exploration. Then there's 'Shadowshaper' by Daniel José Older. This book combines Caribbean magic with a modern - day urban setting, following a young girl who discovers her power. Also, 'The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina' by Zoraida Córdova is a great pick, with its rich family story and magical elements.

Sure. 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie has aspects of magical realism combined with events that could be seen as crimes against the characters. The story is filled with fantastical elements like children born at midnight having special powers, while also dealing with political and personal wrongdoings. And 'The City & the City' by China Miéville has a unique take on crime and a sense of a hidden, magical - like world within our own, where two cities co - exist in a very strange way and crimes cross between them.

One great magical realism mystery novel is 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez. It weaves a complex web of family history, time, and the supernatural in a small town. The Buendía family's story is filled with mystery, and the elements of magical realism, like the prophecies and the strange events that seem to defy logic, make it a classic in this genre.

One great magical realism graphic novel is 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi. It combines personal memoir with elements of magic and the surreal to tell a story set against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. Another is 'Daytripper' by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá. It has a unique narrative structure that weaves in and out of the protagonist's life, with some moments of magical realism. Also, 'The Arrival' by Shaun Tan is a beautiful example. It uses wordless storytelling and magical elements to explore the immigrant experience.