Magical Realism is a literary genre that combines elements of fantasy, myth and reality. It portrays magical or supernatural events as natural occurrences in an otherwise ordinary world. The term was first used by German author Franz Roh to describe the work of certain European artists after World War I who depicted scenes from everyday life but with a dreamlike quality. Magical Realism is often associated with Latin American literature, where it gained popularity in the 20th century as writers sought to express their cultural identity and experiences through this unique style. Some well-known examples of Magical Realist literature include "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and "The House of Spirits" by Isabel Allende.