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Literary Fiction· Colombia

One Hundred Years of Solitude

by Gabriel García Márquez
Aggregate Editorial Score69/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1982432 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1982. The founding text of magical realism follows seven generations of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo. García Márquez blends myth, history, and the supernatural into a hypnotic narrative of love, war, and solitude. It is the defining Latin American novel of the twentieth century and central to the Nobel committee's recognition of García Márquez. Themes of solitude, magical realism, family run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1982.

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
winner · global
198260
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About the Author
Gabriel García Márquez
Colombia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is One Hundred Years of Solitude about?

The founding text of magical realism follows seven generations of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo. García Márquez blends myth, history, and the supernatural into a hypnotic narrative of love, war, and solitude. It is the defining Latin American novel of the twentieth century and central to the Nobel committee's recognition of García Márquez.

Who wrote One Hundred Years of Solitude?

One Hundred Years of Solitude was written by Gabriel García Márquez, from Colombia. First published in 1982.

What awards has One Hundred Years of Solitude won?

One Hundred Years of Solitude has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1982.

Is One Hundred Years of Solitude worth reading?

One Hundred Years of Solitude is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in solitude, magical realism, family.