Love in the Time of Cholera: A Timeless Tale of Love, Loss, and Renewal

Love in the Time of Cholera (Vintage International)

by Kyra Halland

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3403 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	349 pages

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Gabriel García Márquez's masterpiece, Love in the Time of Cholera, is a timeless tale of love, loss, and renewal. Set in the vibrant and exotic city of Cartagena, Colombia, the novel follows the lives of Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza, two young lovers who are separated by fate but who never stop loving each other. Over the course of their lives, they experience heartbreak, betrayal, and loss, but their love for each other never wavers.

Florentino Ariza is a young telegraph operator who falls in love with Fermina Daza, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy landowner. However, Fermina's father forbids their marriage, and she is forced to marry Dr. Juvenal Urbino, a respected physician. Florentino is devastated by Fermina's marriage, but he never gives up hope of winning her back. He waits for her patiently for 51 years, 9 months, and 4 days, and finally, when Fermina is a widow, he confesses his love to her again. Fermina is initially reluctant to accept Florentino's love, but she eventually gives in to her own feelings and they are married.

Love in the Time of Cholera is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel that explores the nature of love, loss, and renewal. Márquez's prose is lyrical and evocative, and he creates a vivid and unforgettable world that draws the reader in and immerses them in the story. The novel is a testament to the power of love, and it shows that love can overcome even the most difficult obstacles.

Love in the Time of Cholera has been translated into more than 30 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. It has been adapted into a film, a television series, and an opera. The novel has also been the subject of numerous scholarly studies and has been praised by critics around the world.

If you are looking for a novel that will stay with you long after you finish it, then I highly recommend Love in the Time of Cholera. It is a timeless classic that is sure to move and inspire you.

About the Author

Gabriel García Márquez was born in Aracataca, Colombia, in 1927. He is one of the most important and influential writers of the 20th century. His work has been translated into more than 30 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. García Márquez was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982.

García Márquez's work is known for its magical realism, a literary style that blends realistic and fantastical elements. His most famous works include One Hundred Years of Solitude, Love in the Time of Cholera, and The General in His Labyrinth.

García Márquez died in Mexico City in 2014.

Love in the Time of Cholera (Vintage International)

by Kyra Halland

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3403 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	349 pages

FREE