Magic realism is often expressed in art and literature in order to convey political opinions without fear of prosecution. Many artists see their work as a forum for their political views. Often times artists were not able to avoid prosecution for criticism of the government which ruled them. A theme of political repression emanates throughout Latin American literature and art as artist try to find a medium for bringing forth change to dysfunctional governments.

Graham Greene’s The Power and The Glory is a

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Diego Rivera, Power Glory, Literature Magic, Fernando Botero's, Soviet Union, Latin American, latin american literature, latin american, political repression, public art, diego rivera, american literature,