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- Author: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
- Publication Date: 1985
- English Translation Publication: 1988
- Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
- Pages: 348
- ISBN: ISBN 0-394-57108-8
- Setting: Colombia
- Narrator: Omniscient third person
- Oprah's Fall 2007 Book Club Pick
- Film adaptation released November 16, 2007
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Gabriel Garcia Marquez's acclaimed novel Love in the Time of Cholera is a passionate story about a 50-year love triangle in 19th and 20th Century Colombia. The book was first published in Spanish in 1985, and in English in 1988 by Alfred A. Knopf.
Love in the Time of Cholera was chosen as Oprah Winfrey's fall 2007 book selection for her enormously popular book club. The book was also adapted into film in 2007, which was directed by Mike Newell and starred Javier Bardem, Benjamin Bratt and Giovanna Mezzogiorno.
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Plot Synopsis
Love in the Time of Cholera is about a man named Florentino Ariza who is madly in love with a woman named Fermina Daza. Fermina Daza marries another man named Dr. Juvenal Urbino, which crushes Ariza's heart. The story follows the lives of Ariza and Daza, as their paths separate and ultimately reunite after Urbino's death. -
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Love in the Time of Cholera Questions
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How much time have you spent finding love? 12 AnswersI didn't work on love at all. I found my soul mate my freshman year in college. We have been together 14 years and married 10. I was even already dating one of ... read more -
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Did you like Doctor Who: Utopia and Last Time Lord? 1 AnswerI liked all the series of Dr. Who but I haven't watch all those old ones. There's truth or message to learn from it. If I'm still teaching in school I would use... read more -
What is the best Love Story of all time? Why do you think so? What makes it different from all the others? 5 AnswersMy vote goes to Ghost with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. It's such a great movie and proves that love never dies, even after death. http://www.mannythemovie... read more
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Love in the Time of Cholera Author Information
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- Wikipedia: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
- Official Nobel Prize Site: Gabriel García Márquez Biography
- Books and Writers: Gabriel García Márquez Biography
- Wikiquote: Gabriel García Márquez
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Dinner of Asparagus and parmesan couscous. Although - all I can think of is Love in the time of Cholera with the asparagus. Thanks Liz. >-(
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Dang. Can't find a free copy of Love In The Time of Cholera text or audio anywhere. Looks like I'm back to schlepping through the book...
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Sooey! RT @christinadodd: Love in the Time of Cholera great title. Love in the Time of Swine Flu not so much. (via .@SusanSizemore)_LOL.
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RT @christinadodd: Love in the Time of Cholera great title. Love in the Time of Swine Flu not so much. (via .@SusanSizemore)
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Been thinking about titles. Love in the Time of Cholera great title. Love in the Time of Swine Flu not so much. (via .@SusanSizemore)_LOL.
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