ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Magic Realism in One Hundred Years of Solitude. [On line] available sources: http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/schools/springfield/APThemesLitProject/ APThemesStudentProjs/GarciaMarquezSolitude

This is a general review on three topics in the novel: the temporal structure, the Buendias in terms of traditional Latin American structure, and magic realism. Intended for students and young readers.

"Gabriel Jose Garcia Marquez, 1928-." Discovering authors. 1996: 1-12.

A general but precise overview of Marquez's several works and career. It includes a diversity of opinion from many critics. For students and young adult readers.

Barroa, Rei. Literature of the Americas. College Park: Maryland University College Press, 1990.

Even though as a teacher's guide to Latin American literature, this book is an excellent source for students as well. The information on Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude includes summary, magic realism, historical background, solitude and other related topics of the novel.

Bell-Villada, Gene H. Gabriel Garcia Marquez: The Man and His Works. Chapel Hill: University of N. Carolina Press, 1990.

Most complete account to date of Garcia Marquez's life and works. Include chapters on criticism of his works, Colombian politics, culture, literature, and Garcia Marquez's legacy in North American writing. For adult readers.

Bloom, Harold. Modern Critical Views: Gabriel Garcia Marquez. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1989.

A collection of modern criticism of Garcia Marquez's works. Most of the book's essays deal with One Hundred Years of Solitude. Some of the topics are on magic realism, Colombian politics, myth, and the sense of time. For adult readers.

Gallagher, D.P. Modern Latin American Literature. New York: Oxford University, Press, 1973.

This book describes the development of Latin American literature and its uniqueness in the literary world. Include a fine chapter on One Hundred Years of Solitude. For literary students and young adult readers.

Garcia Marquez, Gabriel. One Hundred Years of Solitude. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1991.

The primary source for my essay. A book suitable for both young and adult readers.

Gullon, Ricardo. "Gabriel Garcia Marquez and the Lost Art of Storytelling." Diacritics. 1971: 27-32.

The author discusses the circular structure, narrative techniques, and the theme of solitude in One Hundred Years of Solitude. He also relates how Marquez's narrative techniques contribute to his successful blending of fantasy and reality. Intended for adult readers.

Hinchcliffe, Peter, and Jewinski, Ed. Magic Realism and Canadian Literature. Waterloo: University of Waterloo Press, 1986.

Although the book basically deals with Canadian literature, the one chapter titled "The Origins and Development of Magic Realism in Latin American Fiction" defines the unique style of magic realism in Latin American fictions, its evolution, and contribution to world literature. For literary students.

Foster, David William. Handbook of Latin American Literature. New York: Garland, 1987.

A valuable guide to Latin American literary history: authors, works, styles, and distinctive national and regional traditions. For general readers as students.

Janes, Regina. One Hundred Years of Solitude: Modes of Reading. Boston: Twayne Publishers, 1991.

A useful and appealing source for a better understanding and appreciation on the novel in different perspectives: biographical, political, metaphysical, and its literary, historical, and critical context. Include a chronology. Intended for young adult readers and researchers.

Johnston, Ian. Lecture on One Hundred Years of Solitude. [On line] available sources: http://www.mala.bc.ca/~mcneil/m4lec15a.htm.

This lecture focuses primarily on different facets of the novel: magic realism, time as linear and circular history, the function and distinction of men and women in the novel, and the novel's message. For students studying literature.

McMurray, George R. Gabriel Garcia Marquez. New York: Frederick Ungar Publishing Co., 1983.

Contain both biographical and critical materials on Garcia Marquez. Different aspects of some of his important works are being examined in the book's six chapters. The chapter titled "Myth and Reality: The Perfect Synthesis" is a good overview that comments only on One Hundred Years of Solitude. For young adult readers.

Ruch, Allen B. Macondo: A Gabriel Garcia Marquez Web Site. [On line] available sources: http://rpg.net/quail/libyrinth/gabo

An excellent source for understanding the author and his works in great details: includes a thorough biography, timeline, literary criticism, an explicit summary of his other works, and image gallery. Intended to serve as an introduction of Marquez to general public and students.

Vargas Llosa, Mario. "Garcia Marquez: From Aracataca to Macondo." Review. 1971: 129-142.

This book dedicates itself to describe the development of Garcia Marquez's style and writing skills as a writer. The author also shows the connection and influence of Marquez's hometown Aracataca with his fictional world Macondo. For adult readers.