Understanding Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Understanding Modern European and Latin American Literature

by Kathleen McNerney, James N. Hardin (Editor)

A guide to understanding the works of Marquez for students as well as initiated nonspecialists in literature. It will be especially useful for American readers since an effort has been made to acquaint them with the society out of which the writer comes and which he describes in his work. 5x7. Paper edition, $10.95 (unseen). Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

180 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Carlos · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short work communicates eloquently the brilliance of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s writing. McNerney starts with a concise but thorough accounting of the context for Garcia’s work, from the politics of Colombia to the class differences within Garcia’s own family. She then focuses on each of his major novels and his many short stories and even his journalistic work. In each section she explores both the influences and the innovations made by Garcia as well as the structural mechanics behind his narrative style. Definitely recommend it to anyone curious to understand why Garcia’s work has received such warm reception.