034703 The General In His Labyrinth (Trade Paperback / Paperback) By Garcia Marquez, Gabriel

The General in His Labyrinth is Gabriel García Márquez's historical novel following the final journey of Simón Bolívar along the Magdalena River. As the once-great liberator travels towards the Caribbean coast, he reflects on his life of triumph and defeat while facing his mortality. Key features: • Historical fiction by Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez • Portrays the last days of a significant historical figure • Blends historical fact with literary imagination • Rich in political and personal introspection • Set along Colombia's Magdalena River • Written in Márquez's signature magical realism style The novel explores themes of power, mortality, memory and disillusionment through a fictionalized account of a historical figure's final journey. It represents a departure from Márquez's more fantastical works while maintaining his characteristic narrative style. The story provides an intimate look at the personal struggles and reflections of a man who shaped Latin American history, as he faces his final days.