One Hundred Years of Solitude

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One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel GarcΓ­a MΓ‘rquez follows the multi-generational story of the BuendΓ­a family living in the fictional town of Macondo. Through magical realism, the novel explores themes of solitude, love, and the cyclical nature of history, immersing the reader in the family's triumphs and tragedies against a backdrop of political and social change. Its rich and intricate narrative creates a captivating exploration of time and human experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate richly woven tales of family, love, and history, interspersed with magical realism and vibrant imagery. This novel offers an epic journey through generations, capturing the rise and fall of a mysterious town and its inhabitants with emotional depth and intricate storytelling. If you enjoy exploring themes of solitude, destiny, and the inevitable cycles of life, this captivating narrative could be a wonderful addition to your collection.

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One Hundred Years of Solitude

Blending political reality with magic realism, fantasy and comic invention, this book is one of the most daringly original works of the twentieth century.

A stunning new edition of one of the world's most beloved novels, ahead of the forthcoming Netflix adaptation.

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The most iconic literary work ever produced by one of the world's most loved writers.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez has been one of the literary giants of the past century; his body of work is an undisputed cultural landmark and a touchstone for countless readers and writers alike.

One Hundred Years of Solitude is a true classic, a timelessly fascinating and intricately patterned work of fiction and a joyful, irrepressible celebration of humanity. This iconic work is the perfect celebration of Marquez's extraordinary impact on the modern world and his phenomenal literary achievements.

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One Hundred Years of Solitude is praised for its profound impact, with some reviewers stating it has life-saving qualities. Celebrated as one of the greatest novels ever, particularly in the last 50 years, it's suggested to be essential reading for everyone, highlighting its universal appeal and literary significance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241968581

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 March 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Translated by Gregory Rabassa
  • Translated by Gregory Rabassa

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 301g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1927-2014) was a short-story writer, novelist, journalist and a screenwriter from Colombia. He was a reporter for a Colombian newspaper, El Espectador, and also a foreign correspondent stationed in New York, Rome, Paris and Barcelona. Marquez is the author of numerous popular novels and short stories. He is well known for his unique literary style known as magical realism, in which he describes reality through magical events and elements. His most popular novels include Love in the Time of Cholera and One Hundred Years of Solitude. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982.

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