Florentino Ariza & Fermina Daza
Fifty-one years, nine months and four days
Florentino's wait for Fermina is fixed by the novel itself: fifty-one years, nine months and four days, until he declares his love again at her husband's funeral.
01Why it matters
It is the great novel of love that refuses to give up, by the greatest storyteller in the Spanish language. It was inspired by the courtship of Gabo's own parents.
02The conflict
Fermina's rejection and her marriage to Dr. Juvenal Urbino.
03The iconic moment
Florentino's declaration at the funeral, after half a century of waiting.
04What survived
The novel; the 2007 film with a Shakira soundtrack.
05What to watch, read & listen
06Where to travel
07Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Florentino Ariza & Fermina Daza famous?
It is the great novel of love that refuses to give up, by the greatest storyteller in the Spanish language. It was inspired by the courtship of Gabo's own parents.
How does the story of Florentino Ariza & Fermina Daza end?
Florentino's declaration at the funeral, after half a century of waiting. The novel; the 2007 film with a Shakira soundtrack.
Where can you visit the story of Florentino Ariza & Fermina Daza?
You can visit Cartagena de Indias, in Cartagena. The walled city that inspired the novel.
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