National Endowment for the Humanities
The Realism in Magical Realism
A lesson on magical realism has young historians research how Garcia Marquez weaves historical events and his own experiences into One Hundred Years of Solitude. Using historical records and information found in a biography of Garcia...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Magical Elements in Magical Realism
How does Gabriel Garcia Marquez make the magical elements of his novel appear so real? That's the challenge facing readers of One Hundred Years of Solitude. Scholars examine the tone and descriptive details Garcia Marquez uses to make...
National Endowment for the Humanities
García Márquez’s Nobel Prize Speech: “The Solitude of Latin America”
To conclude a study of One Hundred Years of Solitude, class members analyze Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Nobel Prize in Literature acceptance speech. After a whole-class discussion of the main ideas in the speech, individuals draft a...
Louisiana Department of Education
The Metamorphosis
How can something be true even if it didn't happen? Invite your classes to investigate the truths found in the world of magical realism as they analyze short stories, poems, informational texts, video, and art from this genre.
Other
Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Magical Realism
This site introduces Colombian author, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and explains his use of "magical realism."
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Magic Realism
A concise encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on magical realism gives information on the origins of the term, its characteristics, and compares it to conventional fictional realism. Links are provided for additional information.
CNN
Cnn en Espanol: Las Mejores Frases De Gabriel Garcia Marquez
In Spanish. Article presents some of the most important and well-known phrases of author Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Includes a slideshow of images and a brief video.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
The life and work of Latin American writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez are surveyed with an emphasis on his contribution to the genre of magical realism.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Have you ever read any of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's work? Use this site to learn more about this Latin American author. This resource provides links to lesson plans and activities focused around this author's work.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Use this resource to learn about the life of writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, whose works were fueled by politics, revolution, war, and personal illness. This article includes details about Marquez personal life as well as his public life...