Articles written by Barbara Steinhauser

May 2, 2007

The Bible as Magical Realism: Old Testament connections to a South American Genre

Category: Latin American Literature

Take a new look at an old source. Consider the marvelously real as portrayed in the Old Testament- particularly in I Samuel with the soon to be deposed King Saul. more...

Apr 25, 2007

Magical Realism Tactics: Defamiliarization Writing Techniques Applied

Category: Latin American Literature

Poetic technique shocks readers into awareness of Other realities. Several literary tactics explored in this article. more...