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Gabriel García Márquez

Gabriel García Márquez, affectionately known as "Gabo," is a monumental figure in Latín American and world literature. Born on March 6, 1927 in Aracataca, Colombia, his life was marked by a family environment that profoundly influenced his work. He grew up under the care of his grandparents, especially his maternal grandfather, Colonel Nicolás Márquez, who instilled in him a love of narrative and history that would later be reflected in his writings.

García Márquez began studying law at the National University of Colombia, but soon abandoned the course to pursue journalism, a field that would allow him to explore his passion for writing. His first articles were published in the newspaper El Espectador, where he began to forge his distinctive style, influenced by authors such as William Faulkner and Franz Kafka. His first work, La hojarasca, was published in 1955, marking the beginning of a literary career that would change the landscape of Spanish literature.

Throughout his life, García Márquez received numerous awards and recognitions, the most notable being the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982, awarded for his ability to intertwine reality and fantasy in his works. His influence extends beyond literature; he was also a passionate defender of human rights and was involved in various cultural initiatives, such as the New Latín American Cinema Foundation.

In addition to One Hundred Years of Solitude/ Cien años de soledad, his bibliography includes emblematic works such as Love in the Time of Cholera/El amor en los tiempos de cólera, Chronicle of a Death Foretold/Una muerte anunciada and The Autumn of the Patriarch/El otoño del patriarca. Each of these works reflects his mastery of storytelling and his deep understanding of the human condition.

García Márquez lived in several countries throughout his life, including Mexico, where he spent his final years. He died on April 17, 2014, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to inspire writers and readers around the world. His work has not only put Colombia on the literary map, but has also offered a unique look at the complexity of Latín American life, making him an eternal icon of universal literature.

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