Gabriel García Márquez

Full Name: Gabriel José de la Concordia García Márquez
Profession: Novelist and Writer

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Biography: Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist. Known affectionately as Gabo, he is considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century. His work is often cited as the pinnacle of the literary style known as magical realism, which combines reality and fantasy in such a way that the extraordinary seems ordinary.

García Márquez's novel One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967) is widely regarded as his masterpiece. It tells the story of the Buendía family over seven generations in the fictitious town of Macondo. The novel's blend of political critique, historical allegory, and imaginative distortion has had a profound influence on later generations of writers.

In addition to his novels, García Márquez also made significant contributions to the field of journalism, with a dedication to reporting that spanned his entire career. His journalistic work often mirrored the themes found in his novels, focusing on the everyday experiences of common people. In 1982, García Márquez received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his novels and short stories.

Born: March 6, 1927
Birthplace: Aracataca, Colombia

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces

Died: April 17, 2014 (aged 87)
Cause of Death: Pneumonia