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“The Autumn of the Patriarch” is a novel written by the Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez. This novel, originally published in 1975 (Spanish: “El otoño del patriarca”), is one of García Márquez’s notable works, known for its rich prose and magical realism.
The story revolves around an unnamed Caribbean dictator who faces the inevitability of his own mortality. The narrative is presented in a non-linear fashion, blending past and present, and delves into the dictator’s psyche, his life, and the impact of his rule on the people he governs.
As with many of García Márquez’s works, “The Autumn of the Patriarch” is celebrated for its lyrical language and exploration of political and social themes.
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