Gabriel García Márquez's works belong to the literary tradition of magical realism, where fantastical elements are woven into realistic settings, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. His most celebrated novel, "One Hundred Years of Solitude," illustrates this tradition by depicting the Buendía family's generational saga infused with magical events that reflect Latin America's history and culture. Márquez's narrative style employs rich, poetic language, inviting readers to explore themes of love, solitude, and the passage of time. His contributions popularized magical realism, influencing writers globally and establishing a distinct voice in world literature.