El otoño del patriarca

*El otoño del patriarca* is a novel by Gabriel García Márquez that explores the nature and effects of tyranny and absolute power. It depicts the life of a long-reigning Latin American dictator through poetic, layered language, blending reality with surreal elements. The narrative reflects on how authoritarian rulers cling to their authority, often becoming isolated and disconnected from reality as they age. Márquez uses rich symbolism and complex structure to examine themes of power, decay, and the passage of time, offering a profound meditation on the corrupting influence of authoritarian rule.