The term was influenced by a German and Italian painting style of the 1920s which were given the same name. The term magic realism is broadly descriptive rather than critically rigorous, and Matthew Strecher (1999) defines it as 'what happens when a highly detailed, realistic setting is invaded by something too strange to believe.' The term and its wide definition can often become confused, as many writers are categorized as magical realists. Magical realism is often seen as an amalgamation of real and magical elements that produces a more inclusive writing form than either literary realism or fantasy. : 1–5 Despite including certain magic elements, it is generally considered to be a different genre from fantasy because magical realism uses a substantial amount of realistic detail and employs magical elements to make a point about reality, while fantasy stories are often separated from reality. Magic realism often refers to literature in particular, with magical or supernatural phenomena presented in an otherwise real-world or mundane setting, commonly found in novels and dramatic performances. It paints a realistic view of the world while also adding magical elements, often blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. Magic realism is a style of literary fiction and art.

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