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Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1927-2014) was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, and journalist. He is most celebrated for his novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" (1967), a seminal work in the magical realism genre. In 1982, Garcia Marquez received the Nobel Prize in Literature, a testament to his profound impact on world literature. more Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1927-2014) was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, and journalist. He is most celebrated for his novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" (1967), a seminal work in the magical realism genre. In 1982, Garcia Marquez received the Nobel Prize in Literature, a testament to his profound impact on world literature. Another notable work, "Love in the Time of Cholera" (1985), explores the complexities of love and commitment. Garcia Marquez's storytelling blends the fantastical with the everyday, drawing richly from Latin American culture and history. His narrative style and imaginative prowess distinguish his contributions to 20th-century literature. less

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