Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Children Publish 'See You in August,' the Novel Intended for Destruction

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The offspring of Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez defy his pre-death wishes by publishing the novel 'See You in August.' This intriguing literary work is set to hit global shelves on March 12th. Explore the compelling narrative behind this unexpected literary release below. 👇

Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez passed away on April 17, 2014, at the age of 87.

A prominent figure in the "magical realism" movement, Marquez's works such as 'Love in the Time of Cholera' and 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' have achieved a global sales figure of over 50 million copies.

Ten years ago, Marquez left behind a novel written during his struggle with dementia. In his final days, he instructed his sons to destroy the manuscript.

However, his sons decided to defy their father's wishes, labeling it an act of "betrayal."

The book, titled 'See You in August,' was published in Spanish this week and will be available worldwide on March 12th. Depending on the language, the approximately 100-120-page short novel tells the story of Ana Magdalena Bachorta, an elderly woman who, despite having a happy marriage for over 20 years, visits an island alone every August to commemorate her mother and forms a new romantic connection on each trip.

Speaking to the BBC, Garcia Marquez's son, Gonzalo Garcia Barcha, made the following comments regarding the controversy 👇

'We realized that the book was complete, and there was not much editing to be done. No additions or major changes were made. We thought for about three seconds whether this was a betrayal to our family and our father's wishes, and we decided: yes, it was a betrayal, but it was for the children.'

The book's editor, Cristobal Pera, stated:

'The biggest challenge we faced in editing the unfinished novel was showing the utmost respect for Gabriel Garcia Marquez's work. I didn't need to add a single word.''