Fiction
One Hundred Years of Solitude
by Gabriel García Márquez
Summary
The multi-generational story of the Buendía family, whose patriarch, José Arcadio Buendía, founded the town of Macondo. The novel is often cited as one of the most significant works in the magical realism genre.
Key Quotes
"It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams."
"Time was not passing...it was turning in a circle."
Why It's Relevant Today
Through its blend of the magical and the real, the novel explores themes of time, memory, and history in a way that has revolutionized literature. It offers a unique perspective on the cyclical nature of human history and the myths that shape our identities.