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ethnography—
the study and systematic recording of human cultures; a descrip-
tive work produced from such research.
ethnologist—
a scientist engaged in the analytical or comparative study of human
cultures.
magical realism—
a narrative style or genre, associated especially with Latin
American fiction, in which fantastical elements are presented matter-of-factly
in an otherwise realistic story.
Words to Understand in This Chapter
Exterior of a book store in Havana. Cuba has a strong tradition of literature.