Gabriel García Márquez: A Critical Companion (Critical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers)

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982 for his masterpiece __One Hundred Years of Solitude__, Gabriel Garc^D'ia M^D'arquez had already earned tremendous respect and popularity in the years leading up to that honor, and remains, to date, an active and prolific writer. Readers are introduced to Garc^D'ia M^D'arquez with a vivid account of his fascinating life; from his friendships with poets and presidents, to his distinguished career as a journalist, novelist, and chronicler of the quintessential Latin American experience. This companion also helps students situate Garc^D'ia M^D'arquez within the canon of Western literature, exploring his contributions to the modern novel in general, and his forging of literary techniques, particularly magic realism, that have come to distinguish Latin American fiction. Full literary analysis is given for __One Hundred Years of Solitude__, as well as __Chronicle of a Death Foretold__ (1981), __Love in the Time of Cholera__ (1985), two additional novels, and five of Garc^D'ia M^D'arquez's best short stories. Students are given guidance in understanding the historical contexts, as well as the characters and themes that recur in these interrelated works. Narrative technique and alternative critical perspectives are also explored for each work, helping readers fully appreciate the literary accomplishments of Gabriel Garc^D'ia M^D'arquez. Series Foreword / Kathleen Gregory Klein -- 1. The Life Of Gabriel Garcia Marquez -- 2. Literary Contexts -- 3. Leaf Storm (1955) -- 4. No One Writes To The Colonel (1961) -- 5. The Short Stories -- 6. One Hundred Years Of Solitude (1967) -- 7. Chronicle Of A Death Foretold (1981) -- 8. Love In The Time Of Cholera (1985). Rubén Pelayo. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [163]-172) And Index. Chronicles the life of journalist and film critic Gabriel Garcia Marquez, discussing his childhood, schooling, political views, influence on world literature, interactions with world leaders, and other related topics. Examines the works of the Columbian author, describing his characters, narrative and strategies, plot development, literary devices, settings, and major themes.