This year, archives related to the Nobel Prize of Alexander Solzhenitsyn were opened . According to the charter of the prize, detailed information about each of its awards has not been available for 50 years . In the near future, the "Shelf" is expected to feature material on the history of the Nobel 1970 .
Filled with stories and myths, the history of mankind is intertwined with the evolution of economies. From ancient civilizations to modern economic systems, the roots of economic theory can be traced back to some of the earliest banks in the world, such as the one in Italy which dates back over a hundred years. The first central bank was established in Sweden and played a crucial role in issuing currency and combating counterfeit money. The Swedish currency remained backed by gold until 1931, symbolizing strength and security. The bank was even awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1968. Known for its financial stability, the bank continues to innovate, using negative interest rates to stimulate the economy and promoting digital currency to reduce the use of paper and metal cash.
Welcome to episode eight of Yalla Fekra! Today, we will be talking about magical realism in literature. Magical realism and realism never meet. So, what brought these two together? Let's start from the beginning. Common knowledge suggests that magical realism emerged in literature or is specifically present in literature, but this is incorrect. It is closely linked to Latin America rather than the Arab world. In fact, in the 1920s in Germany, there was an exhibition on the New Objectivity. The term magical realism was coined by Latin American authors, such as Isabel Allende from Chile, Salman Rushdie from India, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez from Colombia. Marquez, in particular, gained fame for his novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude." He even won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982. Other notable authors in this style include Haruki Murakami from Japan and Naguib Mahfouz from Egypt. So, what can bring together realism and fantasy in a narrative? A novel that combines elements of both can seem quite ordinary with a touch of imagination or fantasy. It can feel like watching a movie or living an ordinary life suddenly filled with magical occurrences. The debate between critics about magical realism continues. The boundaries of magical realism are not clear, making it difficult to define and categorize. In conclusion, the term magical realism originated in Germany and was later adopted in literature. However, as different authors began using it, the definition became blurry. Magical realism combines realism with elements of fantasy, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. It's a clash where it's hard to distinguish what is real and what is magical. Ultimately, magical realism remains a unique and captivating genre.