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Gabriel García Márquez

Category Fiction
Pages 192 Pages
Publication Year 1996
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General

ISBN 9780140157529

Rs. 480

Penguin Books

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Innocent Erendira and Other Stories

Innocent Erendira and Other Stories

Who it's for: Readers of literary short fiction and fans of Latin American literature

Innocent Erendira and Other Stories compiles eleven short stories and one novella from Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez. This collection showcases some of his earlier works, penned before the global acclaim of One Hundred Years of Solitude, and is anchored by the acclaimed novella, The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Erendira and Her Soulless Grandmother.Why You Should Read? Delve into The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Erendira and Her Soulless Grandmother, a powerful novella exploring themes of exploitation, resilience, and liberation with profound emotional depth. Discover the formative works of a literary master, offering insight into Gabriel García Márquez's evolving style and thematic concerns before his most famous novels. Experience a diverse range of narrative brilliance, where García Márquez blends the everyday with the extraordinary, characteristic of his unique magical realism. Perfect for readers seeking compelling short fiction and a deeper understanding of Latin American literary traditions.

Highlights

  • Includes the acclaimed novella 'The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Erendira and Her Soulless Grandmother'
  • Features early stories written before the success of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'
  • Showcases García Márquez's evolving style and themes
  • Blends the everyday with the extraordinary in his signature magical realism

Themes

Exploitation · Resilience · Liberation · Magical realism

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Category Fiction
Publisher Penguin Books
ISBN 9780140157529
Pages 192 Pages
Publication Year 1996
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000086841

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Questions about this book

How many stories are in this collection?

The collection includes eleven short stories and one novella.

What is the title of the novella included?

The novella is 'The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Erendira and Her Soulless Grandmother'.

Is this collection from early in García Márquez's career?

Yes, the stories were written before the global acclaim of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'.

What themes does the novella explore?

The novella explores themes of exploitation, resilience, and liberation.