Magic realism is a literary genre that weaves fantastical or magical elements into otherwise realistic narratives, presenting the extraordinary as ordinary. Unlike fantasy, which creates entirely alternate worlds, magic realism grounds its magical elements in recognizable reality, treating supernatural events as natural parts of everyday life. The genre often explores cultural, political, and social themes through the lens of the magical, allowing authors to address complex issues through metaphor and symbolism. What makes magic realism unique is its matter-of-fact treatment of magical events, where characters and narrators accept the impossible as part of their normal experience, inviting readers to question the boundaries between reality and imagination.