In Love in the Time of Cholera, Gabriel García Márquez tells the story of Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza, whose unrequited love spans more than fifty years. Set against the backdrop of a Caribbean town, the novel explores themes of love, aging, and destiny, blending Márquez’s signature magical realism with a poignant meditation on the nature of human relationships. The novel’s lush descriptions and profound insight into the human heart make it one of Márquez's most beloved works.
Why Read This Book
- A timeless story of love, passion, and endurance that transcends time and circumstance.
- Márquez’s magical realism creates a rich, immersive experience that blends the surreal with the everyday.
- Captures the bittersweet reality of love over a lifetime, exploring themes of devotion, obsession, and fate.
- Written by one of the most celebrated Latin American authors and a Nobel laureate.
About the Author
Gabriel García Márquez (1927–2014) was a Colombian novelist and Nobel Prize winner, renowned for his use of magical realism. His best-known works, including One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera, have cemented his place as one of the most important authors of the 20th century.
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