The Autumn of the Patriarch [Paperback] Marquez Gabriel Garcia

Book Details

• Publisher: Penguin

• Author: Gabriel Garcia Marquez

• Language: English

• Edition: New Ed

• ISBN: 9780140157536

• Pages: 232

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches

About the Book:

In The Autumn of the Patriarch, Gabriel Garcia Marquez brings to life the story of a Caribbean nation ruled by a tyrannical dictator who has just died after a long, oppressive reign. Set in an unspecified country, the novel explores themes of deception, illusion, and the complex relationship between power and its subjects. Marquez’s intricate narrative style is on full display as he delves deep into the psychological and political turmoil of a nation reeling from the loss of its dictator.

Through magical realism, the author examines the eerie and surreal nature of dictatorial rule, where truth is distorted, and reality is shaped by fear and manipulation. The novel’s portrayal of the dictator’s legacy is as much a commentary on the complexities of power as it is a poignant meditation on the illusions that sustain such regimes. As the country faces the aftermath of his death, the citizens must grapple with the deeply ingrained lies and false narratives that defined their lives under his rule.

This New Ed edition offers readers a powerful and thought-provoking narrative, filled with the haunting beauty and complexity that have made Marquez one of the most celebrated writers of our time. Through its exploration of the blurred lines between reality and illusion, The Autumn of the Patriarch stands as a striking examination of power, corruption, and the human condition.