No One Writes to the Colonel 21599

A compelling novella by Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez that tells the story of an impoverished retired colonel who waits endlessly for his pension check. The book explores themes of hope, dignity, and perseverance in the face of bureaucratic neglect and poverty. Key features: • Written by Nobel Prize laureate Gabriel García Márquez • Arabic translation by Saleh Almani • Collection includes the titular novella and other stories • Explores themes of waiting, hope and dignity • Set in Colombia during La Violencia period • Classic work of Latin American literature The book's striking cover features a red rooster, which plays a significant symbolic role in the story. The colonel and his wife live in poverty while maintaining their dignity and holding onto a prized fighting rooster, their last link to their dead son. The story is considered one of Márquez's most poignant works, written with his characteristic style that blends realism with subtle political commentary.