The works of the Colombian literary Nobel laureate of late 1982, Gabriel Garica Marquez, reflect not only the feelings of postcolonial Colombians, but also the surreal realities experienced by Latin Americans in the New World. This surreal reality is what Marquez has become synonymous with: magical realism. The literary genre, magical realism, is found in Marquez's books and short stories such as 100 Years of Solitude and "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings". Literary critics and audiences alike have marveled at how Marquez masterfully connected the ethereal and the mundane with such precision in diction and syntax that the narratives seem more than mundane but actually actionable and tangible. In Márquez's Nobel Prize lecture, he defends the experience of Latin Americans and its influence on his stories. Broadly speaking, he then theorizes that the Latin American experience is, in fact, one of solitude, in which great curiosity and inquiry are born. In his lecture, Marquez argues that Latin American lives are divinely magical and therefore their experience cannot be understood; hence, leaving them in a state of isolation. His works are catalysts for social, political and cultural change. His lecture aims to embody not only his feelings but also those of his community. The Latino community is isolated because they are not understood by their counterparts. Marquez's lecture contradicts arguments that the Latino experience is one of community. In his lecture, Marquez argues that the life of a Latin American is one of solitude and magical realism. He also theorizes that the reason Latin Americans are not misunderstood is because their experience is incredible. He writes: "For our crucial problem has been the lack of compromise...... middle of paper...... a decision to support such a despot carries advantages and disadvantages. Although I do not agree with his political position, I greatly appreciate the work of Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez. His short story “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” is one of my favorite stories. As mentioned above, Marquez's work brought attention to a revolutionary and innovative literary genre that focused on a marginalized and ignored culture. Additionally, her civic work as a journalist complements her storytelling tact – connecting Woolf's inner monologue with Faulkner's eccentric small-town locations. His lectures and works not only give voice to the voiceless of Latin America, but also call for action and support from the world. Works Cited Barco, Mandalit Del. “Writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who gave voice to Latin America, has died.” NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO. NPR, and Web. May 2 2014.