A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings is one of the most well-known examples of the magical realist style. Gabriel Garcia Marquez combines the details of Pelayo and Elisenda"s life with the fantastic elements...Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The classic...