num_pages: 144
description: This lively guide delves into the life and works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It demonstrates the impressive breath of his novels, which include the tale of a wild, over-sexed family, and the exhilarating story of two lovers who come together in youth and again in old age. It details the author's own life and loves, from the grandmother who raised him, to the girl he waited fourteen years to marry, to his fictional creations. This guide shows why legions of writers and fans revere Garcia Marquez as a master of magical realism.
language: English
title: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
titlecomplete: Gabriel Garcia Marquez (SparkNotes Library of Great Authors)
ratings_count: 4
series: SparkNotes Library of Great Authors
publisher: SparkNotes