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“Strange Pilgrims” is a collection of twelve short stories written by the Nobel Prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez. Originally published in Spanish in 1992 as “Doce cuentos peregrinos,” the English translation, titled “Strange Pilgrims,” was published in 1993. Each story in the collection offers a glimpse into the lives of Latin American characters who find themselves in strange and often surreal situations.
The stories in “Strange Pilgrims” feature García Márquez’s signature magical realism, blending elements of the fantastic with everyday reality. They explore themes such as love, loss, identity, and the human experience in a world marked by absurdity and uncertainty. From a woman who travels to Europe to fulfill a promise to her dying husband to a man who encounters the ghost of his mother on a bus, the stories in “Strange Pilgrims” are filled with vivid imagery, lyrical prose, and profound insights into the human condition.
The collection showcases García Márquez’s masterful storytelling and his ability to capture the essence of Latin American life with humor, warmth, and compassion. “Strange Pilgrims” is widely acclaimed as a significant contribution to contemporary literature and a testament to García Márquez’s enduring legacy as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
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