What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heightened writing style claims mirage is shimmering (5,7)" mean?

The definition is "Heightened writing style". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CLAIMSMIRAGE ("claims mirage") [anagram: "shimmering"] = MAGICREALISM; definition: "Heightened writing style" The answer is MAGICREALISM.

Heightened writing style claims mirage is shimmering (5,7)

Guardian Cryptic #29253 | 4 Down | 2023-12-14 flower

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