The story begins in a remote jungle of the Colombian rainforests and spans over seven generations. It is a story about a family and deals with complex human emotions at various levels. A story of the generations of a family, mistakes, and human nature, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a must read for book lovers and those who wonder at the flaws, intricacies, and beauty of humanity. One Hundred Years of Solitude has been translated into over thirty languages and has been honored with numerous awards including the Nobel Prize. Vintage edition, 13th printing (1971) Printed in the USA