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Gabriel Garcia Maraquez, was a very famous writer for his time. In 1982, he received a Nobel Prize in Literature. He was given this prize for his, Novels and short stories that were created with such realism and fantasy combined. (nobelprize.org). Here is going to be some information on his back ground, and what he had accomplished over the years. (Links with be provided below.)

QUICK FACTS
NAME: Gabriel García Márquez

OCCUPATION: Author

BIRTH DATE: March 06, 1928 (Age: 83)

PLACE OF BIRTH: Aracataca, Colombia

ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces

BEST KNOWN FOR

Writer Gabriel García Márquez, author ofLove in the Time of Cholera, has gained worldwide readership with his brand of magical realism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
Who is acknowledged for having an influence on Gabriel García Márquez?
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Fyodor Dostoevsky, Pablo Neruda, G. K. Chesterton, Franz Kafka and William Faulkner inspired Gabriel García Márquez.
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What popular books have been published by author, Gabriel García Márquez?
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Popular books include:
- Love in the Time of Cholera
- The Autumn of the Patriarch
- No One Writes to the Colonel
- The General in His Labyrinth
- One Hundred Years of Solitude
- Chronicle of a Death Foretold
- Leaf Storm
Q:
Where was Gabriel García Márquez born?
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Gabriel García Márquez was born in Aracataca.
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What is Gabriel García Márquez quoted as saying?
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A famous quote is, "Injections are the best thing ever invented for feeding doctors."