Strange Pilgrims

By Gabriel García Márquez | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

About the book

In Barcelona, an aging Brazilian prostitute trains her dog to weep at the grave she has chosen for herself. In Vienna, a woman parlays her gift for seeing the future into a fortunetelling position with a wealthy family. In Geneva, an ambulance driver and his wife take in the lonely, apparently dying ex-President of a Caribbean country, only to discover that his political ambition is very much intact.

In these twelve masterly stories about the lives of Latin Americans in Europe, García Márquez conveys the peculiar amalgam of melancholy, tenacity, sorrow, and aspiration that is the émigré experience.

Editions of Strange Pilgrims

Hardcover
ISBN 9780679425663
Hardcover
ISBN 9780394280226
Hardcover
ISBN 9780517170762
Paperback
ISBN 9780394280479
Paperback
ISBN 9781400034697
EBook
ISBN 9781101911136

Read an Excerpt

In Barcelona, an aging Brazilian prostitute trains her dog to weep at the grave she has chosen for herself. In Vienna, a woman parlays her gift for seeing the future into a fortunetelling position with a wealthy family. In Geneva, an ambulance driver and his wife take in the lonely, apparently dying ex-President of a Caribbean country, only to discover that his political ambition is very much intact.

In these twelve masterly stories about the lives of Latin Americans in Europe, García Márquez conveys the peculiar amalgam of melancholy, tenacity, sorrow, and aspiration that is the émigré experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strange Pilgrims about?

In Barcelona, an aging Brazilian prostitute trains her dog to weep at the grave she has chosen for herself. In Vienna, a woman parlays her gift for seeing the future into a fortunetelling position with a wealthy family. In Geneva, an ambulance driver and his wife take in the lonely, apparently dying ex-President of a Caribbean country, only to discover that his political ambition is very much intact.

In these twelve masterly stories about the lives of Latin Americans in Europe, García Márquez conveys the peculiar amalgam of melancholy, tenacity, sorrow, and aspiration that is the émigré experience.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Strange Pilgrims?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre

Where can I read a sample of Strange Pilgrims?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679425663

Is Strange Pilgrims part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Vintage International

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Strange Pilgrims?

Gabriel García Márquez

Who is the Publisher of the book Strange Pilgrims?

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Strange Pilgrims is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679425663) and hardcover(ISBN 9780394280226) and hardcover(ISBN 9780517170762) and paperback(ISBN 9780394280479) and paperback(ISBN 9781400034697) and ebook(ISBN 9781101911136)

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