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Mario Vargas Llosa

Peruvian author
Also known as: Jorge Mario Pedro Vargas Llosa
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Mario Vargas Llosa (born March 28, 1936, Arequipa, Peru—died April 13, 2025, Lima) was a Peruvian Spanish writer who was one of the most influential authors of contemporary literature, particularly as a leading figure in the boom of 20th-century Latin American literature. Blending political thought, realism, and personal experience in his writing, Vargas Llosa was noted for his commitment to social change, evident throughout his novels, plays, and essays. In 1990 he was an unsuccessful...

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