Gabriel Garca Mrquez: A Biography by Rub?n Pelayo (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Gabriel Garca Mrquez by Rubén Pelayo Master of magic realism, distinguished journalist and film critic, friend of world leaders ranging from Fidel Castro to President Bill Clinton, Gabriel Garcia Marquez improbably emerged from obscure beginnings to become an author beloved of readers worldwide than any other living writer. This title delves into the life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Master of magic realism, distinguished journalist and film critic, friend of world leaders ranging from Fidel Castro to Pres. Bill Clinton, Gabriel García Márquez improbably emerged from obscure beginnings to become an author more beloved of readers worldwide than any other living writer. His plots and protean characters plunge readers into the world of fable, yet their universal appeal, as this biography shows, is deeply rooted in the particularity of García Márquezs own idiosyncratic early life and his later wide travels, all undertaken with the restless curiosity and zest for life that he manages to evoke in his readers. Author Biography Rubén Pelayo, PhD, is professor of twentieth-century Latin American literature at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT. He is the author of Gabriel García Márquez: A Critical Companion (Greenwood Press, 2001) and coauthor of La voz: A Practical Approach for Understanding Spanish Phonetics and Mastering Pronunciation (2007). His essay publications include poststructuralist and linguistic studies, literary criticism, and the merging of genres. Professor Pelayo has presented his research both nationally and internationally. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsTimeline of Events in the Life of Gabriel García MÁrquezIntroductionChapter 1:Origins: Aracataca-MacondoChapter 2:Bogotazo and the Barranquilla GroupChapter 3:Cinema, Europe, and MarriageChapter 4:New York, Mexico City, and Making FilmsChapter 5:The Myth of One Hundred Years of SolitudeChapter 6:World Famous, September 11, 1973Chapter 7:The Nobel Prize, Television, and MoviesChapter 8:Journalism, Pilgrims, and DemonsChapter 9:The New MillenniumChapter 10:The Readings and the FriendshipsBibliographyIndexAbout the Author Review Pelayo (Latin American literature, Southern Connecticut State University) wrote this stirring biography of Columbian writer, Gabriel García Marquez for high school students. However, unlike many such biographies, he doesnt patronize his readers, nor is this an unqualified panegyric of the subject. Marquezs life is told in clear prose with frequent references to characters and plots of his books, guaranteed to make his audience want to read them, too. Pelayo puts Marquez in the context of Columbian, South American and world politics. This book would be a fine introduction to the man and his writing for anyone. It is accompanied by a reading list, including Internet sources. * Reference & Research Book News * Promotional This journey into the remarkable life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez illuminates the work of one of the worlds greatest storytellers. Long Description Master of magic realism, distinguished journalist and film critic, friend of world leaders ranging from Fidel Castro to Pres. Bill Clinton, Gabriel Garc Review Quote "Pelayo (Latin American literature, Southern Connecticut State University) wrote this stirring biography of Columbian writer, Gabriel Garc Promotional "Headline" This journey into the remarkable life of Gabriel Garc Description for Reader Primary source bibliography of Garcia Marquezs work Details ISBN0313346305 Short Title GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ Series Greenwood Biographies Language English ISBN-10 0313346305 ISBN-13 9780313346309 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Imprint Greenwood Press Subtitle A Biography Place of Publication Westport Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2008-12-30 NZ Release Date 2008-12-30 US Release Date 2008-12-30 Author Rubén Pelayo Pages 188 Audience Age 7-17 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-12-30 DEWEY 863.64 Audience General AU Release Date 2008-12-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:17468618;

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