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El coronel no tiene quien le escriba by Gabriel García Márquez – Historical, Social and Cultural Context – Colombia in the Post-La Violencia Era

A concise and insightful resource exploring the socio-political backdrop of El coronel no tiene quien le escriba.

This resource offers essential background on Colombia’s turbulent period following La Violencia, providing a deeper understanding of the novel’s symbolism, themes, and societal critique.

Key features:

Overview of Colombia’s history post-1948 and the impact of La Violencia

Explanation of political repression, censorship, and the role of the Frente Nacional

Analysis of the colonel as a symbol of abandonment and bureaucratic failure

Exploration of poverty, dignity, and the culture of silence in the novel

Clear and accessible definitions of key terms and concepts

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.