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Considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century, particularly in the spanish language. The book is considered garcia marquez s masterpiece, metaphorically encompassing the history of colombia or latin america. Considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century, particularly in the spanish language, he was. Knopf published an english translation in 1988, and an englishlanguage movie adaptation was. Additionally inscribed on the title page by renowned translator gregory rabassa, quoting the last line of the novel. Garcia marquez died earlier this month april 17, aged 87, having seen his books translated into 21 languages. In the late 19th century, the nicaraguan poet ruben dario inaugurated the first truly latin american literary movement, modernismo modernism. Gabriel garcia marquez books biography and list of works. Born in the town of aracataca in the department of magdalena, he has lived mostly in mexico and europe and currently spends much of his time in mexico city. Born in the town of aracataca in the department of magdalena, he has lived mostly in mexico and europe and currently spends much of. It should be noted that the novel should not only be recognized for its innovative use of magical realism but also for its beautiful use of the spanish language. He was mainly raised by his grandfather papalelo who was a retired army colonel whom marquez called his umbilical cord with history and reality.
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