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Gabriel Garcia Marquez

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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“One Hundred Years of Solitude” (Spanish: “Cien años de soledad”) is a novel written by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez. It was first published in 1967 and is widely considered one of the most influential and important works of 20th-century literature. The novel is often associated with the genre of magical realism, a style that combines fantastical elements with realistic narrative.

The story is set in the fictional town of Macondo and follows the Buendía family over several generations. The novel weaves together a complex tapestry of characters, events, and themes, exploring the history, culture, and social changes of Colombia and Latin America. It incorporates elements of myth, fantasy, and folklore, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.

The Buendía family’s saga is marked by a series of magical and mysterious occurrences, including prophecies, curses, and supernatural events. The novel delves into themes such as love, power, solitude, time, memory, and the cyclical nature of history. It also provides a rich commentary on the social and political issues of the region.

“One Hundred Years of Solitude” is celebrated for its lush and poetic prose, as well as its innovative narrative structure. García Márquez’s use of magical realism creates a dreamlike atmosphere where the extraordinary and the mundane coexist seamlessly. The novel’s characters and their struggles are both deeply personal and representative of broader societal themes.

The book has received widespread critical acclaim and has been translated into numerous languages. It won the Nobel Prize in Literature for García Márquez in 1982, solidifying his reputation as a literary giant. “One Hundred Years of Solitude” continues to captivate readers around the world with its vivid storytelling and exploration of the human experience in a fantastical yet deeply relatable context.

 

27 reviews for One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

  1. Yogesh Lolge (Verified Purchase)

    The paper quality is pretty good, more than satisfactory. However, there are certain minor spelling errors (although they dont appear that often) which make the reader look twice, errors on the publisher’s end maybe? Don’t know. Overall it’s pretty good and worth the money.

  2. Santhoshini D (Verified Purchase)

    This is a review of the quality of the product – very good!
    The quality of the pages, the print, the entire book – I am very happy that I got it for such a good price

  3. Ranjan Sahoo (Verified Purchase)

    absolutely fascinating, intriguing and at times confusing. the surrealistic imagery transports to a different world. the city of Maconda or the the city of mirrors it build by the patriarch of Buendia family and is destroyed generation later. Marquez uses strange symbols to signify different aspect of human life.

  4. Swaraj M.A (Verified Purchase)

    paper quality is good….penguin always sells good paper quality at lowest price. satisfied.

  5. Prabhakar Hattikar (Verified Purchase)

    This is a collectible edition from penguin. Masterpiece book of the Nobel prize winner. Needless to say it is a very good book.

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