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
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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