Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982 for his
masterpiece "One Hundred Years of Solitude," Gabriel Garc
DEGREESD'ia M DEGREESD'arquez had already earned tremendous respect
and popularity in the years leading up to that honor, and remains,
to date, an active and prolific writer. Readers are introduced to
Garc DEGREESD'ia M DEGREESD'arquez with a vivid account of his
fascinating life; from his friendships with poets and presidents,
to his distinguished career as a journalist, novelist, and
chronicler of the quintessential Latin American experience. This
companion also helps students situate Garc DEGREESD'ia M
DEGREESD'arquez within the canon of Western literature, exploring
his contributions to the modern novel in general, and his forging
of literary techniques, particularly magic realism, that have come
to distinguish Latin American fiction.
Full literary analysis is given for "One Hundred Years of
Solitude," as well as "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" (1981), "Love
in the Time of Cholera" (1985), two additional novels, and five of
Garc DEGREESD'ia M DEGREESD'arquez's best short stories. Students
are given guidance in understanding the historical contexts, as
well as the characters and themes that recur in these interrelated
works. Narrative technique and alternative critical perspectives
are also explored for each work, helping readers fully appreciate
the literary accomplishments of Gabriel Garc DEGREESD'ia M
DEGREESD'arquez.
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