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Gabriel García Márquez

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Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known affectionately as Gabo throughout Latin America. Considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century, he was awarded the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature.

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📋 Author Details

Years Active: 1927 - 2014
Nationality: Colombian
Total Books: 15
First Published: 1955
Best-Selling Book: One Hundred Years of Solitude

📚 Notable Works

✍️ Writing Style & Analysis

Magical realism, lyrical prose, and cyclical narratives

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

🎨 Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Solitude and isolation Love and passion Political violence Latin American history Family sagas Time and memory

Literary Influences

🏆 Awards & Recognition

🏆 Nobel Prize in Literature (1982)

📖 Where to Start Reading

🟢 Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

One Hundred Years of Solitude

🔵 Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

Love in the Time of Cholera

🟣 Advanced

For devoted fans:

Chronicle of a Death Foretold

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