No One Writes to the Colonel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
This novel centers around an impoverished, retired colonel who has been waiting for many years for the pension he was promised. Despite his increasing desperation and the urging of his wife, the colonel remains hopeful and proud, refusing to sell his only valuable possession, a rooster that he plans to enter in a cockfight. The story explores themes of poverty, pride, and the struggle for dignity amid difficult circumstances.
The 1808th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- Colombian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 62-100
- Words
- 23,000
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 19th on Top 20 Latin American Books To Read Before You Die (Latin Times)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)