The works of late 1982 Colombian literary Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garica Márquez 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 Márquez's books and short stories such as 100 Years of Solitude and “An Old Man with Enormous Wings.” Literary critics and audiences alike have marveled at how Márquez has masterfully connected the ethereal and the mundane with such precision in diction and syntax that the narratives seem more than banal but actually doable and tangible. In the Nobel Prize lecture, Márquez argues for the experience of Latin Americans and its influence on his stories. In general, he then theorizes that the experience of Latin America is, in fact, an experience of solitude, in which great curiosity and investigation germinate. In his lecture, Márquez argues that Latin American lives are divinely magical and therefore their experience cannot be understood; consequently, leaving them in a state of isolation. His works are catalysts for social, political and cultural change. His lecture works to embody not only his feelings but those of his community. The Latino community is in isolation because it is not understood by its counterparts. Marquez's lecture disagrees with arguments that the Latin American experience is that of community. In his lecture, Márquez argues that the life of a Latin American is one of solitude and magical realism. He also theorizes that the reason Latinos are not misunderstood is that their experience is incredible. He writes: “Because our crucial problem has been the lack of documents… the decision to support such a despot has pros and cons. Even though I don't agree with his political position, I really like the work of Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Márquez. His short story “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” is one of my favorite stories. As already mentioned, Márquez's work brought attention to a revolutionary and innovative literary genre that focused attention on a marginalized and ignored culture. Furthermore, her civic work as a journalist compliments her tact in storytelling, connecting Woolf's interior monologue with Faulkner's eccentric provincial locales. His lectures and works not only give voice to the voiceless in Latin America, but also call to action for the world's support. Works Cited Barco, Mandalit Del. "The writer Gabriel Garcia Márquez, who gave voice to Latin America, has died." NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, PUBLIC RADIO. NPR and Web. 02 May 2014.