The Symbolism of Color in Literature of Magical Realism

Abstract

Great cultural importance is given to the color designation. As a component of culture, color acquires a complex and diverse system of meanings, interpretations, and becomes the embodiment of cultural values. The color environment, the color vision of the world in any era is interpreted in accordance with "color cultural" attitudes. The article examines the concept of color in language, culture and literature. The opinions of a number of scientists on the issue of color symbolism in language are presented. The symbolism of color in the literary direction of "magical realism" is analyzed on the basis of novels of Garcia Marquez, Laura Esquivel and Isabel Allende.