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Literary Fiction· Colombia

Of Love and Other Demons

by Gabriel García Márquez
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1994186 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1994, Of Love and Other Demons established Gabriel García Márquez as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A twelve-year-old girl bitten by a rabid dog is believed to be possessed by demons in eighteenth-century colonial Cartagena. A young priest is sent to perform her exorcism and falls in love with her. García Márquez's penultimate novel is a compact, heartbreaking fable. Themes of love, colonial Colombia, exorcism run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1994.

Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
199411
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About the Author
Gabriel García Márquez
Colombia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Of Love and Other Demons about?

A twelve-year-old girl bitten by a rabid dog is believed to be possessed by demons in eighteenth-century colonial Cartagena. A young priest is sent to perform her exorcism and falls in love with her. García Márquez's penultimate novel is a compact, heartbreaking fable.

Who wrote Of Love and Other Demons?

Of Love and Other Demons was written by Gabriel García Márquez, from Colombia. First published in 1994.

What awards has Of Love and Other Demons won?

Of Love and Other Demons has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1994.

Is Of Love and Other Demons worth reading?

Of Love and Other Demons is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in love, colonial Colombia, exorcism.