The General in His Labyrinth
by Gabriel García Márquez, Edith Grossman
The General in His Labyrinth by Gabriel García Márquez, Edith Grossman holds a well received rating of 3.66 out of 5, based on 10.3K reader ratings. First published in 1989. The book spans 248 pages.
About The General in His Labyrinth
(Book Jacket Status: Jacketed)Gabriel García Márquez's most political novel is the tragic story of General Simón Bolívar, the man who tried to unite a continent.Bolívar, known in six Latin American countries as the Liberator, is one of the most revered heroes of the western hemisphere; in García Márquez's brilliant reimagining he is magnificently flawed as well. The novel follows Bolívar as he takes his final journey in 1830 down the Magdalena River toward the sea, revisiting the scenes of his former glory and lamenting his lost dream of an alliance of American nations. Forced from power, dogged by assassins, and prematurely aged and wasted by a fatal illness, the General is still a remarkably vital and mercurial man. He seems to remain alive by the sheer force of will that led him to so many victories in the battlefields and love affairs of his past. As he wanders in the labyrinth of his failing powers-and still-powerful memories-he defies his impending death until the last.The General in His Labyrinth is an unforgettable portrait of a visionary from one of the greatest writers of our time.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gabriel García Márquez, Edith Grossman |
| Published | 1989 |
| Pages | 248 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.66 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,286 |
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What genre is The General in His Labyrinth?
The General in His Labyrinth is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The General in His Labyrinth worth reading?
Based on 10.3K reader ratings, The General in His Labyrinth has an average score of 3.66 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The General in His Labyrinth?
The General in His Labyrinth has 248 pages.
Who wrote The General in His Labyrinth?
The General in His Labyrinth was written by Gabriel García Márquez, Edith Grossman. It was first published in 1989.
What is the ISBN for The General in His Labyrinth?
The ISBN-13 for The General in His Labyrinth is 9781400043330.0.
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