MENLO SCHOOL • SINCE 1915

Magical Realism and Horror (2S)

Biography

From the genres of magical realism to cosmic horror, humans have often felt compelled to say, “but what if the things that scare us in the dark are actually real?” In this course, we will be examining some of the ways in which writers have used fantastical elements from their traditions in storytelling to both respond to colonialism and work to preserve indigenous and diasporic cultures. Texts may include authors such as Cañas, Khaw, Roanhorse, and Jemisin.