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100 Years of Solitude

Book • 2006
The novel tells the story of the Buendía family and the town of Macondo, which they founded.

It spans over a hundred years, from the postcolonial 1820s to the 1920s, and explores themes of solitude, family destiny, and the cyclical nature of time.

The story is marked by magical realism, blending mundane and extraordinary events, and reflects on the impact of modernization, civil wars, and social changes on the town and its inhabitants.

The novel is an epic tale that intertwines historical and fictional elements, highlighting the repetitive patterns and destinies of the Buendía family.

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