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One Hundred Years of Solitude (Penguin Modern Classics),Used
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Equally tragic, joyful and comical, Gabriel Garca Mrquez''s masterpiece of magical realism, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a seamless blend of fantasy and reality, translated from the Spanish by Gregory Rabassa in Penguin Modern Classics.Gabriel Garca Mrquez''s great masterpiece is the story of seven generations of the Buenda family and of Macondo, the town they have built. Though little more than a settlement surrounded by mountains, Macondo has its wars and disasters, even its wonders and miracles. A microcosm of Columbian life, its secrets lie hidden, encoded in a book and only Aureliano Buenda can fathom its mysteries and reveal its shrouded destiny. Blending political reality with magic realism, fantasy with comic invention, One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of the most daringly original works of the twentieth century.Gabriel Garca Mrquez (b. 1928) was born in Aracataca, Colombia. He is the author of several novels, including Leaf Storm (1955), One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967), The Autumn of the Patriarch (1975), Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1981) and The General in His Labyrinth (1989). He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982.If you enjoyed One Hundred Years of Solitude, you might like Love in the Time of Cholera, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''With a single bound Gabriel Garca Mrquez leaps on the stage with Gnter Grass and Vladimir Nabokov ... dazzling''The New York Times
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of One Hundred Years of Solitude? A: The main theme of One Hundred Years of Solitude is the exploration of the cyclical nature of history, family, and the interplay between reality and fantasy, as embodied in the story of the Buendía family and their town, Macondo.
- Q: Who is the author of One Hundred Years of Solitude? A: The author of One Hundred Years of Solitude is Gabriel García Márquez, a Colombian novelist known for his contributions to magical realism.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: One Hundred Years of Solitude has a total of 432 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of One Hundred Years of Solitude is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was One Hundred Years of Solitude published? A: One Hundred Years of Solitude was published on August 31, 2000, in its International Edition.
- Q: Is One Hundred Years of Solitude suitable for all ages? A: One Hundred Years of Solitude is generally recommended for mature readers due to its complex themes and adult content.
- Q: What style of writing is used in One Hundred Years of Solitude? A: The writing style of One Hundred Years of Solitude is characterized by magical realism, blending fantastical elements with realistic settings and events.
- Q: What are some notable awards won by Gabriel García Márquez? A: Gabriel García Márquez was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982, among other prestigious literary awards.
- Q: Can you recommend other books by Gabriel García Márquez? A: If you enjoyed One Hundred Years of Solitude, you might also like Love in the Time of Cholera and The Autumn of the Patriarch, both by Gabriel García Márquez.
- Q: What is the significance of Macondo in the story? A: Macondo serves as a symbolic microcosm of Colombian life, representing the historical, political, and social struggles faced by the characters and their families throughout generations.