"Cien años de soledad" is a novel written by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez. It tells the story of the Buendía family over several generations in the fictional town of Macondo. The narrative explores themes of solitude, love, and the cyclical nature of history, blending magical realism with social and political commentary. The novel begins with the founding of Macondo by José Arcadio Buendía and his wife Úrsula Iguarán. As the family grows, they experience triumphs and tragedies, reflecting the complexities of human existence. The book is considered a landmark of Latin American literature and has won numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize for García Márquez in 1982.