Element of Magical Realism in "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho: A discussion
The world of literature Paulo Coelho has been considered one of the greatest writers of all time. He is a Brazilian writer who is best known for his novel The Alchemist. In his novel, The Alchemist, the element of magical realism can be significantly seen. Coelho in his novel have used many a magical elements which significantly contributed in the construction of the plot of the novel and also it is the supernatural elements in the novel rather than the natural elements that actually helped Santiago to reach his desired destination where his treasure has been located.Magical Realism originated in Latin America. Magical Realism which is also known as marvelous realism is a literary genre which shows the realistic view of the modern world by adding some magical elements. Magical Realism is entirely different from fantasy because magical realism uses a substantial amount of realistic details and use magical elements to make a point about reality, while fantasy stories are often separated ...