The Autumn of the Patriarch
by Gabriel García Márquez, Gregory Rabassa
The Autumn of the Patriarch by Gabriel García Márquez, Gregory Rabassa holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 10.6K reader ratings. First published in 1975. The book spans 255 pages.
About The Autumn of the Patriarch
One of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's most intricate and ambitious works, The Autumn of the Patriarch is a brilliant tale of a Caribbean tyrant and the corruption of power.From charity to deceit, benevolence to violence, fear of God to extreme cruelty, the dictator of The Autumn of the Patriarch embodies the best but also the worst of human nature. Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the renowned master of magical realism, vividly portrays the dying tyrant caught in the prison of his own dictatorship. Employing an innovative, dreamlike style, and overflowing with symbolic descriptions, the novel transports the reader to a world that is at once fanciful and vividly real.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gabriel García Márquez, Gregory Rabassa |
| Published | 1975 |
| Pages | 255 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,576 |
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What genre is The Autumn of the Patriarch?
The Autumn of the Patriarch is categorized as Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Autumn of the Patriarch worth reading?
Based on 10.6K reader ratings, The Autumn of the Patriarch has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Autumn of the Patriarch?
The Autumn of the Patriarch has 255 pages.
Who wrote The Autumn of the Patriarch?
The Autumn of the Patriarch was written by Gabriel García Márquez, Gregory Rabassa. It was first published in 1975.
What is the ISBN for The Autumn of the Patriarch?
The ISBN-13 for The Autumn of the Patriarch is 9780060882860.0.
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