One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s modern classic One Hundred Years of Solitude covers the journey of seven generations of the Buendia family. This masterpiece of magical realism genre beautifully captures the unending conflict between the desire for solitude and the undeniable need for love.

Summary of the Book

This is the story of seven generations of the Buendía family and the city of Macondo, founded by the family patriarch, José Arcadio Buendía. Nestled among mountains, Macondo experiences its share of triumphs and disasters, miracles and wars. Through the lens of magical realism, this masterpiece portrays Colombian life, blending political reality with magic, and mixing fantasy with moments of humor and whimsy.