The Autumn of the Patriarch
sp. El otoño del patriarca · 1975
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Brief Overview
«The Autumn of the Patriarch» is a novel by Gabriel García Márquez that narrates the final days of a dictator in an unnamed Latin American country. The protagonist, the patriarch, serves as an allegory for all dictators who have ever existed. The book describes his long and brutal reign, filled with corruption, violence, and solitude. The narrative unfolds in a complex, fragmented manner, reflecting the chaos and futility of power. The patriarch is surrounded by sycophants and traitors, and his life is consumed by paranoia and fear. Ultimately, he is left in complete isolation, and his death symbolizes the inevitable downfall of all tyrannies. The novel explores themes of power, loneliness, and human nature.
Date of publication: 16 October 2024
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Genre: Classical literature
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