Gabriel García Márquez ​

Gabriel José de la Concordia 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 and one of the best in the Spanish language, he was awarded the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is best known for his novels such as "One Hundred Years of Solitude", "Love in the Time of Cholera" and "Chronicle of a Death Foretold".

Quick Facts ​

• Known as one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and one of the finest in Spanish language.
• Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982.
• Was an exponent of magical realism, a style that became characteristic in his works.
• Wrote classics like "One Hundred Years of Solitude", "Love in the Time of Cholera", and "The Autumn of the Patriarch".
• His works have been translated into more than 35 languages and sold over 50 million copies.

Background ​

Márquez was born in 1927, in Aracataca, a small town in Colombia. He grew up with his maternal grandparents, who inspired many of the themes and characters he would later write about. At 16, he left for Bogotá to study law at the National University of Colombia but soon abandoned his studies to become a journalist. His first novel, Leaf Storm was published when he was 32. His international bestseller, One Hundred Years of Solitude won him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982. His writing has been classified as magical realism, blending reality with magic and myth. In 2014, Márquez died at his home in Mexico City.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Márquez's writing style is characterized by a blending of fantasy and reality, a technique known as magical realism. His works often explore the themes of love, solitude, and power, with a heavy influence of his Colombian heritage. His mastery in storytelling and his imaginative prose have left a significant impact on the literary world, making him one of the most important writers of the 20th century. His novel, 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' is considered one of the most significant works in the Spanish literary canon.

Notable Works ​

• One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967)
• Love in the Time of Cholera (1985)
• The Autumn of the Patriarch (1975)
• Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1981)
• The General in His Labyrinth (1989)