Love in the Time of Cholera
Love in the Time of Cholera
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Bryan Callen
Bryan Callen recommended this book on YouTube.
Oprah Winfrey
One of the greatest love stories I have ever read. - Oprah Winfrey
Diane Rehm
About the romantic devotion one man has for a woman from his youth. - Diane Rehm
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Love in the Time of Cholera

Love in the Time of Cholera

Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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In the lush backdrop of a country teeming with the vibrancy and vicissitudes of life, "Love in the Time of Cholera" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez unfolds an epic tale of undying love. It tells the story of young Florentino Ariza, who, struck by the arrow of love, falls irretrievably for the beautiful Fermina Daza. Their youthful passion, a blend of innocence and intensity, faces the harsh verdict of societal norms and personal choices, leading Fermina to marry a distinguished doctor, leaving Florentino in the throes of a heartache that spans decades. Yet, his heart remains unwaveringly loyal to her, a silent sentinel waiting for its moment. As the years roll by, Florentino embarks on a journey through the landscape of human desire, indulging in fleeting affairs that serve as a bittersweet testament to his enduring love for Fermina. His life, rich in experiences yet singular in its devotion, converges once more with Fermina's when her husband passes away. With the persistence of a love that defies time itself, Florentino seizes the moment to declare his undying affection, offering both a promise and a challenge: to explore the true nature of love beyond the constraints of youth, in the twilight of their lives. Garcia Marquez masterfully weaves a narrative that is at once deeply personal and universally resonant, inviting readers to ponder the timeless question of what it means to love and be loved.

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Released
1985
1 Nov
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About the romantic devotion one man has for a woman from his youth. - Diane Rehm
Bryan Callen recommended this book on YouTube.
One of the greatest love stories I have ever read. - Oprah Winfrey
He allowed himself to be swayed by his conviction that human beings are not born once and for all on the day their mothers give birth to them, but that life obliges them over and over again to give birth to themselves.
— Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Love in the Time of Cholera

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