Which of the following authors is best known for 'Magic Realism,' a style often categorized under the postmodern umbrella?
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Correct answer: Gabriel García Márquez
While it has its own distinct roots, Magic Realism shares postmodernism's interest in challenging Western rationalism. By blending the mundane with the miraculous, it creates a 'plural' reality that defies single explanations.
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