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    Florentino Ariza loves Fermina Daza since they were young, but she marries the respected doctor Juvenal Urbino. The novel follows Florentino's undying love for Fermina over fifty years, during which he has other affairs while patiently waiting for her to become a widow. The story explores the complexities of love, marriage, and human relationships over decades. Through vivid descriptions of colonial Caribbean society, magical realist elements, and profound reflections on the endurance of love, Márquez creates a literary masterpiece.

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    Florentino Ariza loves Fermina Daza since they were young, but she marries the respected doctor Juvenal Urbino. The novel follows Florentino's undying love for Fermina over fifty years, during which he has other affairs while patiently waiting for her to become a widow. The story explores the complexities of love, marriage, and human relationships over decades. Through vivid descriptions of colonial Caribbean society, magical realist elements, and profound reflections on the endurance of love, Márquez creates a literary masterpiece.

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    LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA - GABRIEL GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ

    "Love in the Time of Cholera" is a novel written by the famous Colombian author Gabriel
    García Márquez and published in 1985. It is a prominent work within the genre of magical
    realism and has become one of the greatest examples of Latin American literature.

    The story is set in the fictional Caribbean city of "Puerto Villanueva" during the late 19th
    and early 20th centuries. The narrative revolves around the lives of three main characters:
    Florentino Ariza, Fermina Daza, and Juvenal Urbino.

    The plot centers on Florentino Ariza's unconditional and passionate love for Fermina
    Daza since they were young. However, Fermina marries Juvenal Urbino, a respected and
    successful doctor. Throughout the novel, the complexities of love and human
    relationships over time are explored.

    The story unfolds over more than half a century, and Márquez shows us how Florentino
    keeps his passion for Fermina alive despite her marriage to Juvenal. Meanwhile, Fermina
    experiences the ups and downs of her relationship with her husband, including the
    challenges of fidelity and the routine in a long-lasting marriage.

    The novel tackles themes such as the passage of time, old age, death, and the persistence
    of love over the years. Márquez demonstrates how love can survive despite obstacles,
    distances, and adverse circumstances. Florentino patiently waits for over fifty years to
    declare his love again to Fermina after her husband's death.

    The author also provides a vivid description of Caribbean society and culture during that
    period. Through secondary characters, Márquez addresses topics such as colonialism,
    politics, and everyday life in the region.

    Márquez's writing style is characteristic of his magical realism, combining fantastical


    elements with detailed and poetic narration. His evocative prose and ability to capture
    the complexity of human emotions make "Love in the Time of Cholera" a literary
    masterpiece.

    In summary, "Love in the Time of Cholera" is a novel that explores love over time,
    showcasing the persistence and strength of the sentiment despite obstacles and adverse
    circumstances. Through a rich and detailed narrative, Gabriel García Márquez immerses
    us in a story of unconditional love that endures over more than half a century, leaving us
    with profound reflections on human nature and the complexities of romantic
    relationships.

    MAIN CHARACTERS:

    1. Florentino Ariza: He is the protagonist of the story and the eternal lover of Fermina
    Daza. Throughout the novel, Florentino demonstrates unwavering passion and
    loyalty towards Fermina, patiently waiting for decades to conquer her love.
    2. Fermina Daza: She is the object of Florentino Ariza's love and the wife of Juvenal
    Urbino. Fermina is a strong and independent woman who goes through her own
    emotional journey throughout the story, facing the challenges of marriage and a
    reunion with Florentino in the final stage of her life.
    3. Juvenal Urbino: He is Fermina Daza's husband and a renowned doctor in the city.
    Juvenal is a distinguished and pragmatic man who strives to maintain a happy
    marriage while facing his own process of aging.
    4. Leona Cassiani: She is a woman who has a love affair with Florentino Ariza for
    several years. Leona represents one of Florentino's many love affairs and plays a
    significant role in his life.
    5. Tránsito Ariza: She is Florentino's mother and an important figure in his life.
    Tránsito is a loving and understanding woman who supports her son in his
    different love experiences.
    6. Lorenzo Daza: He is Fermina's father and an authoritative and dominant
    character. His opposition to the relationship between Fermina and Florentino
    plays a significant role in the story.
    7. América Vicuña: She is a young widow and a close friend of Fermina Daza. Her
    relationship with Florentino Ariza becomes another significant love story in the
    novel.

    These are just some of the main characters in "Love in the Time of Cholera." The novel is
    populated with a wide variety of secondary characters who contribute to the richness and
    complexity of the story.

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